Towards a molecular understanding of hair loss and its treatment.

doi:10.1016/s1471-4914(01)02027-5

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Towards a molecular understanding of hair loss and its treatment.

Trends in molecular medicine - 1 Jul 2001

Cotsarelis G, Millar S E

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Most common forms of hair loss (alopecia) are caused by aberrant hair follicle cycling and changes in hair follicle morphology. However, current treatments for alopecia do not specifically target these processes. We are now beginning to identify the molecules and molecular pathways that control normal hair follicle formation, cycling and growth. In parallel, new techniques are being developed for delivering...

Topics

Alopecia
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Female
Genetic Therapy
Hair
Hair Follicle
Humans
Mutation

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PMID: 11425637
DOI: 10.1016/s1471-4914(01)02027-5

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