Hair Growth Modulation by Adrenergic Drugs

    August 1999 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Eva M.J. Peters, Marcus Maurer, Vladimir A. Botchkarev … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that subcutaneous injections of guanethidine or 6-hydroxydopamine induced premature hair growth in mice, suggesting a role for sympathetic nerves in hair growth control.
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