Investigating the Role of Various Extracellular Matrix in Androgenetic Alopecia: Insights from Immunostaining and Quantitative Analysis - A Pilot Study

    October 2024 in “ Dermatologica Sinica ”
    I.-Chien Lai, Yi‐Han Chang, Chia-Bao Chu … Chao-Chun Yang
    Studysummary This study highlights the distinct distribution patterns of extracellular matrix components in the scalp skin of male and female androgenetic alopecia patients, with increased elastin staining intensity observed in male cases.
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