TLDR Androgen affects oil production and hair growth in the skin.
The pilosebaceous unit, which consists of a sebaceous gland with hair follicles, is influenced by the hormone androgen. Androgen, a steroid hormone, plays a significant role in expressing the phenotype of both men and women. It comprises testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which are activated by androgen receptors. These receptors are found on sebocytes in the sebaceous glands and in the dermal papillae of hair follicles. The presence of androgen in the pilosebaceous unit impacts sebum production and hair growth.
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