Androgen Receptor Expression in Male Pattern Baldness Patients

January 2012 in “ Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine ”

Bin Ji

androgen receptor AR androgenetic alopecia AGA hair follicle male pattern baldness scalp hair follicle bulge infundibulum epidermis sebaceous glands male pattern hair loss

Studysummary This study found that in hair follicles, androgen receptor expression is stronger in the hair loss and transitional areas compared to the occipital region, suggesting a role in male pattern baldness.

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