Glycolipid and Hormonal Profiles in Young Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis

    August 2017 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Rossella Cannarella, Sandro La Vignera, Rosita A. Condorelli, Aldo E. Calogero
    Studysummary This study found that young men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have a worse glycolipid profile and hormone pattern similar to women's PCOS, suggesting a possible male PCOS-equivalent syndrome.
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