Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells From Androgen-Dependent Human Hair Follicles Contain More Androgen Receptors Than Those From Non-Balding Areas Of Scalp

    April 1992 in “ Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology ”
    Valerie A. Randall, M. Julie Thornton, A.G. Messenger
    Studysummary This study observed that cells from androgen-sensitive areas like the beard and scrotum showed higher androgen receptor levels compared to those from non-balding scalp areas, supporting the role of dermal papilla in follicle growth responses to androgens.
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