Serum Vitamin Levels in Different Categories of Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects

    January 2012 in “ Vitamins & trace elements ”
    Iyanda Ayobola Abolape
    Studysummary This study observed that smokers and alcohol consumers with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum levels of antioxidant vitamins, and these habits may trigger earlier onset of alopecia in susceptible individuals.
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