Scalp Microbiome and Sebum Composition in Japanese Male Individuals with and without Androgenetic Alopecia

    October 2021 in “ Microorganisms ”
    Kazuhiro Suzuki, Mizuna Inoue, Otomi Cho … Takashi Sugita
    Studysummary This study suggests that both the sebum composition and microbial imbalance on the scalp may play a role in the development of androgenetic alopecia among Japanese males.
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