Alopecia Universalis Hair Regrowth with Hormones

    January 2017 in “ Journal of cosmetology & trichology ”
    Melanie Tawfik, Nica N Sabouni, Hannah Pederson, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
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    Studysummary This case study describes a man with long-standing alopecia universalis who experienced hair regrowth after taking testosterone, chorionic gonadotropin, and DHEA-S.
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    In 2017, a case was described where a man with long-standing Alopecia Universalis (AU), a severe form of Alopecia Areata characterized by complete hair loss on the scalp and body, experienced hair regrowth following supplementation with testosterone, chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and DHEA-S. This case suggested a potential therapeutic approach for AU, although the exact cause of the condition and effective treatments were still not well understood at the time. The study provided insight into the role of hormones in hair growth and the immune-mediated nature of AU.
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