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 ”

Vera H. Price

testosterone androgenetic alopecia acne vulgaris idiopathic hirsutism antiandrogens DHT androgens male pattern baldness acne excessive hair growth dihydrotestosterone

TLDR Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.

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research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin: A Review of Its Function in Androgenetic Alopecia, Acne Vulgaris, and Idiopathic Hirsutism Including Recent Studies with Antiandrogens

43 citations , November 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.