December 1990 in “PubMed” This study found that topical application of 17 alpha-propylmesterolone significantly increased proliferative activity in hair matrix cells in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that hair follicle cells' growth in vitro is influenced by the concentration of androgens and antiandrogens, with papilla cells and outer root sheath keratinocytes showing distinct sensitivity.
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November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and clinical applications of cyproterone acetate and similar antiandrogens, noting previous failures in local applications due to concentration limitations; it reports no new empirical results.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the in vitro growth of hair follicle cells, particularly papilla cells and outer root sheath keratinocytes, is influenced by different concentrations of androgens and antiandrogens.