Scalp Biophysical Characteristics in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls

    May 2021 in “ Clinical Interventions in Aging ”
    Kumutnart Chanprapaph, Thanapon Sutharaphan, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp biophysical characteristics in androgen-sensitive areas compared to non-sensitive areas and healthy controls.
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