Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit

    March 2009 in “ Dermato-endocrinology ”
    WenChieh Chen, Christos C. Zouboulis
    Studysummary This review explores the role of hormones in pilosebaceous units and associated skin disorders, focusing on androgen action, without presenting new clinical findings.
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