Androgens and Hair Growth

September 2008 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”

Valerie A. Randall

androgens testosterone dihydrotestosterone DHT dermal papilla cells hair follicles androgenetic alopecia mesenchyme-epithelial cell interactions keratinocytes melanocytes androgen receptors growth factors

Studysummary This review discusses the role of androgens in hair follicle regulation and suggests that a better understanding could enhance treatments for conditions like hirsutism and alopecia, but does not present new findings.

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