Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
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Balding hair follicles have reduced growth factors and increased inhibitory factors, suggesting new treatment paths for hair loss.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HGF/SF injections can stimulate hair growth and increase hair follicle size in mice.