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Are 2D:4D finger-length ratios an indicator of androgenetic alopecia in males?
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia - 1 Apr 2016
Bilgic Özlem, Altınyazar Hilmi Cevdet, Eryılmaz Dilek, Tuğrul Zehra Ayça
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia is not completely understood, the roles of genetic susceptibility and androgens are well-known. A lower ratio of the second digit (index finger = 2D) to the fourth digit (ring finger = 4D) length has been hypothesized to reflect prenatal androgen exposure and/or higher sensitivity to androgens. OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationship between the...
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