Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Low Transferrin Saturation Levels, and Male-Pattern Baldness

    August 2018 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Inkyung Baik, Seung Ku Lee, Robert J. Thomas, Chol Shin
    Studysummary This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
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