The Relation Between Androgenetic Thin Hair Diagnosed by Trichoscope and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    December 2018 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Khaled Mohey El-Din Monib, Mohamed Saber Hussein, Wael Kandeel
    Studysummary In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients with thin hair were found to have a higher likelihood of experiencing prostatic enlargement and related urinary symptoms compared to those with thicker hair.
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