A Prostaglandin D-Synthase-Positive Mast Cell Gradient Characterizes Scalp Patterning

    December 2013 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
    Allison R. Larson, Qian Zhan, Elisha Johnson, Ana Carolina Fragoso, Marilyn T. Wan, Gëorge F. Murphy
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    Studysummary This study found that the distribution of mast cell prostaglandin d-synthase in the scalp spatially aligns with the pattern of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a programmed vulnerability to hair loss.
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