The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2023 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    YiFan Wu, Yun Hui, Fang Liu … Hong Sang
    Studysummary This study found that male patients with Androgenetic alopecia have higher serum leptin, lower vitamin D levels, and an altered adiponectin/leptin ratio, which may contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.
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