Reduced rates of substance use disorder in patients with alopecia: An all of us case-control study
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1 / 1 resultsresearch The Psychological Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
1 citations , April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes significant psychological distress, especially in women, and requires both medical and psychological support.
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