The Role of Androgen and Androgen Receptor in Skin-Related Disorders

    July 2012 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Jiann–Jyh Lai, Philip Chang, Kuo-Pao Lai … Chawnshang Chang
    Studysummary This review discusses the roles of androgens and androgen receptors in skin-related disorders and suggests that targeting androgen receptors may be a more effective treatment strategy.
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