Female Pattern Hair Loss in Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

    February 2010 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    P. Cousen, Andrew G. Messenger
    Studysummary This case report describes a patient with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome experiencing female pattern hair loss, suggesting that factors beyond direct androgen action may contribute to this condition in women.
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