A Study of the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Case-Control Study

    August 2024 in “ Cureus ”
    Aravind Reddy, Kirti Deo, Niranjana S Pillai … Kshitiz Lakhey
    Studysummary This study found a significant association between increased waist circumference and body mass index and female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women, suggesting the importance of screening for metabolic syndrome in these patients.
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