Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women

    Roger S. Rittmaster
    Studysummary This article reviews the role of 5α-reductase in cutaneous hyperandrogenism and the potential of 5α-reductase inhibitors and antiandrogens in treating conditions like hirsutism and male-pattern baldness, reporting no clinical results.
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