Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    February 2013 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Aline Amoretti, Humberto Laydner, Wilma F. Bergfeld
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that vertex pattern androgenetic alopecia was associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, while other androgenetic alopecia patterns did not show a significant link.
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