Association of Androgenetic Alopecia and Severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019

    December 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Rabia Ghafoor, Syeda Maria Ali, Anant Patil, Mohamad Goldust
    Studysummary This observational study found a significant association between the severity of androgenetic alopecia and worse COVID-19 outcomes in men compared to women, suggesting potential value in anti-androgen treatments.
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