The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

    July 2006 in “ Endocrine Reviews ”
    Ulrich Ohnemus, Murat Uenalan, José Inzunza … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This article discusses the influence of estrogens on hair follicle growth and metabolism, suggesting a significant role alongside androgens in hair growth control but reports no new clinical results.
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