Alopecias

    January 2011 in “ Humana Press eBooks
    Diane M. Hoss, Michael J. Murphy
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    TLDR The document discussed hair loss causes and treatments but didn't give a final summary.
    The document from 2011 was a collection of references on alopecia, discussing various aspects of the condition such as histopathology, immune response, cell cycle control, apoptosis, and genetic factors. It emphasized the role of androgens and the androgen receptor gene in male and female pattern hair loss. The document also discussed the effectiveness of finasteride, a hair loss treatment, in relation to androgen receptor gene polymorphism. However, it did not provide a comprehensive review or conclusion on these topics.
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