Senescent Alopecia: Why Some Hair Thins with Age
A quiet form of hair loss: When people think of balding, they usually picture the familiar recessions and crowns of androgenetic alopecia (“male‑” or “female‑pattern”…
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Why do androgen hormones cause hair loss on the scalp, but beard hair growth on the face?
Androgens, a group of hormones that includes testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), play a significant role in the development of secondary characteristics in both men and…
How do androgen hormones cause pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)?
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male or female pattern baldness, is a prevalent form of hair loss affecting millions worldwide. The condition is characterized…