Research Advance in Androgenetic Alopecia in 2020

September 2021 in “ Chinese Journal of Dermatology ”

androgenetic alopecia androgens pathogenesis diagnosis clinical treatment

TLDR In 2020, there were improvements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating androgenetic alopecia.

The document reviewed the research progress in 2020 on androgenetic alopecia, a condition influenced by genetic factors and androgens, which negatively impacted patients' physical appearance and mental health. It covered advancements in understanding the pathogenesis, as well as improvements in diagnosis, evaluation, and clinical treatment of the condition.

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