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    Serum Lipids May Causally Affect the Occurrence of Alopecia Areata: A Mendelian Randomization Study

    June 2024 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”
    Jiazhen Chen, Xiangnong Dai, Sifan Lin … Xingdong Ye
    Studysummary Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
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