Androgenetic Alopecia: Combing the Hair Follicle Signaling Pathways for New Therapeutic Targets and More Effective Treatment Options

    August 2019 in “ Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets ”
    Alain Philippe Vasserot, Mikhail Geyfman, Neil J. Poloso
    Studysummary This review discusses emerging targets for developing drugs to treat hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the potential for therapies that regenerate hair follicles.
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