Effects of Testosterone on Skin and Hair

March 2015 in “ Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH) ”

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testosterone androgen sebaceous glands seborrhea hair growth SHBG adrenarche male hormone sex hormone binding globulin

Studysummary This article discusses testosterone production in the human body and its effects on muscle mass, bone density, metabolism, and skin, but reports no new findings.

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