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Study Links Androgenetic Alopecia to Increased Depression Risk

Individuals with androgenetic alopecia face an increased risk of depression, with an odds ratio of 1.015, according to a new Mendelian randomization study.

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  1. Study suggests a potential causal relationship between androgenetic alopecia and increased risk of depression.
  2. Patients with AGA had a higher risk of developing depression.
  3. Reverse analysis did not show a statistically significant causal relationship between depression and AGA.
  4. Emphasized the importance of psychologic support and early intervention for AGA-related distress.
  5. Further research recommended to explore biological mechanisms linking AGA and depression.
  6. Study only focused on individuals of European descent.

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