Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 1999 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Keith D. Kaufman
    Studysummary Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
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