Metabolic Syndrome in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: Is Serum Regulated on Activation, Normal T-Cell Expressed and Secreted the Missing Link?

    October 2020 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Amany Ibrahim Mustafa, Walid A Abdel Halim, Fawzy Eman, Doaa M. Elhabak
    Studysummary This study found that metabolic syndrome was more prevalent among androgenetic alopecia patients than controls, with higher serum RANTES levels suggesting a potential role in the syndrome's pathogenesis.
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