Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?

    February 2016 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Markus M. Nöthen, Lara M. Hochfeld, Ralf Paus, Markus M. Nöthen
    Studysummary This review discusses the genetic research developments in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results, and highlights the potential for discovering novel therapeutic targets.
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