Does Fungal Infection Cause Male Pattern Baldness and Heart Disease?
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Is there any relationship between cardiovascular disease and androgenetic alopecia in men and women?
Background: Worldwide, coronary heart disease is the most important cause of mortality and morbidity. Although numerous studies have documented the relationship between male pattern baldness and cardiovascular disease (CVD), few studies focused on this association in women. This study intended to evaluate the relationship between coronary artery disease and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in ...
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