The Pathogenetic Significance of 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes for Androgenetic Alopecia

March 1999 in “ Der Hautarzt ”

R. Hoffmann, Rudolf Happle

androgenetic alopecia 5α-reductase type 2 5α-reductase pathogenesis hair loss

Studysummary Type 2 5α-reductase plays a key role in hair loss.

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