Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?

    February 2009 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    AC Dogramaci, Didem Didar Balci, Ali Balci … Fusun Yalcin
    Studysummary This study found that patients with severe vertex pattern androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis compared to other alopecia patterns and healthy controls.
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    1. A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
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