Physiopathology and Current Treatments of Androgenetic Alopecia: Going Beyond Androgens and Anti-Androgens

    August 2019 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Tatiele Katzer, Ademir Carvalho Leite Júnior, Ruy Carlos Ruver Beck, Cristiane B. da Silva
    Studysummary This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
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