My understanding of how androgenetic alopecia works (plus FIN and DUT) Research/Science 2/4/2022
Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.
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