A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study of the Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Western India and Its Association With Metabolic Syndrome

    January 2023 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Shreya Singh, MeenaB Makhecha
    Studysummary This study found that female pattern hair loss in Western India is often associated with metabolic syndrome, which correlates with earlier onset and increased severity.
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