Psychosocial Impact of Androgenetic Alopecia on Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    August 2023 in “ Psychology, Health & Medicine ”
    Hannah Frith, Glen Jankowski
    Studysummary This systemic review and meta-analysis found that men with androgenetic alopecia generally experience moderate impacts on quality of life, but limited evidence of severe effects on mental health.
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