Sexual Dysfunction in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

    April 2025 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Piotr K. Krajewski, Aleksandra Złotowska, Jacek C. Szepietowski, David Saceda‐Corralo
    Studysummary This review reports that alopecia areata negatively affects sexual functioning, highlighting the need for further research due to limitations in current study sizes and populations.
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