Testosterone metabolism in the skin. A review of its function in androgenetic alopecia, acne vulgaris, and idiopathic hirsutism including recent studies with antiandrogens
November 1975
in “Archives of Dermatology”
TLDR Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.
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Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.