Serum Level of Galectin-3 and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2020 in “ Benha Journal of Applied Sciences ”
    Neveen E. Sorour, A. Mustafa, W.A. Abd Elhlim, A.F. NassrEldin
    Studysummary This study found that higher levels of Galectin-3 and HOMA-IR are independent predictors of androgenetic alopecia severity in both male and female patients.
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