Quantitative Models for the Study of Hair Growth In Vivo
December 1991
in “
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
”
hair growth in vivo histogenesis baldness stumptailed macaques morphometric method folliculograms alopecia hair follicles puberty androgen levels antiandrogens minoxidil 5% minoxidil 2% minoxidil 5α-reductase serum androgens hair weight frontal baldness fuzzy rats anagen follicles vellus telogen follicles androgenetic alopecia drug screening hair loss Propecia Rogaine androgenic alopecia DHT
Studysummary The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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