TLDR Androgens like testosterone affect oil production and hair growth in skin and hair follicles.
The document from 2021 discussed the role of androgen, a steroid hormone, on the physiological function of the pilosebaceous unit, which is a sebaceous gland with hair follicles. The androgen, consisting of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, is activated by androgen receptors and affects sebum production and hair growth. The androgen receptors are located on sebocytes in the sebaceous glands and in the dermal papillae of hair follicles.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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June 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
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October 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Hormones like testosterone affect skin functions and can cause skin issues when in excess; treatments to manage these effects are only somewhat effective.
March 2021 in “Bioscientia medicina” Androgens like testosterone affect oil production and hair growth in skin and hair follicles.
March 2021 in “Bioscientia medicina” Androgen affects oil production and hair growth in the skin.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
