Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible IL-6 Inhibits Elongation of Human Hair Shafts by Suppressing Matrix Cell Proliferation and Promotes Regression of Hair Follicles in Mice

    September 2011 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Mi Hee Kwack, Ji Sup Ahn, Moon Kyu Kim … Young Kwan Sung
    Studysummary IL-6 contributes to hair loss by shortening the growth phase and causing hair follicles to regress.
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