Investigating the Effects of Metabolic Dysregulation on Hair Follicles: A Comparison of HIV-Infected Women With and Without Central Lipohypertrophy

    June 2013 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Paradi Mirmirani, Toby Maurer, Mardge H. Cohen … Nancy A. Hessol
    Studysummary This study found that among HIV-infected women, central lipohypertrophy was associated with shorter eyelashes but not changes in scalp hair texture or inflammation.
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