A Comparison of the Hormonal Profile of Early Androgenetic Alopecia in Men With the Phenotypic Equivalent of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women

    June 2016 in “ JAMA Dermatology ”
    Sarita Sanke, Ram Chander, Anju Jain … Pravesh Yadav
    Studysummary This study suggests men with early androgenetic alopecia might have hormonal profiles similar to women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, potentially indicating risk for related health complications.
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