@Sir_Omboto254 @jeanbrendah @Lilndenga Yes, that's why it's called androgenetic alopecia. Testosterone is an androgen and can be converted to DHT which is the principal androgen linked to said alopecia. Here is an article on its pathogenesis. You can learn more by clicking the links at the end https://t.co/5X6mXqVyyA
Androgenetic alopecia: pathogenesis and potential for therapy.
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- Androgenetic alopecia affects both men and women, characterized by patterned hair loss driven by genetic factors and circulating androgens, with up to 50% of white males affected by age 50.
- The condition involves changes in hair follicle cycles, shifting from long growth phases to shorter ones, leading to follicle miniaturization, which is dependent on androgens and multiple genes, including the androgen receptor (AR).
- Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil have variable success, but ongoing research into the genetic basis, especially concerning the AR gene, may lead to more targeted and effective therapies in the future.
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@Sir_Omboto254 @jeanbrendah @Lilndenga Yes, that's why it's called androgenetic alopecia. Testosterone is an androgen and can be converted to DHT which is the principal androgen linked to said alopecia. Here is an article on its pathogenesis. You can learn more by clicking the links at the end https://t.co/5X6mXqVyyA