Assessment of Tissue Levels of Dickkopf-1 in Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata

July 2015 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Marwa M Fawzi, Sara H. Mahmoud, Olfat G. Shaker, Marwah A. Saleh

dickkopf-1 DKK-1 androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate L-threonate DHT hDP cells ginsenoside F2 AGA AA vitamin C derivative ginseng extract

Studysummary This study found elevated tissue levels of DKK-1 in patients with both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to controls, suggesting DKK-1 as a potential therapeutic target for these conditions.

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