Association Between Trichoscopic Features, Serum Hormone Levels, and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study

    September 2023 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Qitao Chen, Qiuwei Tao, Qiang Zhu … Xuewen Du
    Studysummary This study found a significant negative correlation between serum SHBG levels and androgenetic alopecia severity in women, but not in men, while no significant correlation was observed for testosterone, estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and vitamin D levels with hair loss severity across genders.
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