Perifollicular Inflammation and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment - A Comparative Histopathologic and Clinical Study with Normal-Appearing Scalp

    January 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Sanusi Umar, Belinda H. Tan, Paul Shitabata
    Studysummary This study found that targeting both hormonal and immune pathways improved treatment outcomes in androgenetic alopecia patients with an under-recognized inflammatory component called PIILIF, which may contribute to treatment resistance.
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