Is There a Relationship Between Alopecia and Anthropometric Indicators? Modern Scientific View

May 2023 in “ Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University ”

M. A. M. Shakatira

alopecia anthropometric indicators body mass index BMI waist circumference sexual dimorphism

Studysummary This study reviewed literature from 2013 to 2023 on anthropometric indicators and alopecia, finding significant correlations with weight, BMI, and waist circumference linked to alopecia's sexual dimorphism. The authors suggest anthropometric studies in Ukrainians with alopecia could help predict disease risk and progression.

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