Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients

    November 2010 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Masashi Yamazaki, Akio Sato, Koh-ei Toyoshima … Ryoji Tsuboi
    Studysummary In this study, the researchers reported that finasteride's efficacy in treating female pattern hair loss in Japanese patients was not predictable based on CAG repeat numbers in the androgen receptor gene.
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