Androgenetic Alopecia

February 2008 in “ CRC Press eBooks ”

androgenetic alopecia hair loss genetic factors hormonal imbalances

Studysummary This article reviews the genetic and endocrine factors contributing to androgenetic alopecia in men and women and notes no new research results on its etiology.

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