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Scalp Microbiome and Sebum Composition in Japanese Male Individuals with and without Androgenetic Alopecia
11 Oct 2021
Abstract excerpt
The skin microbiome and sebum may be associated with inflammation-related diseases of the scalp. To assess the pathogenesis and progression of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), we analyzed the composition of sebum and the bacterial and fungal microbiomes of the scalps of 118 Japanese male individuals with and without AGA, then discussed their roles in the pathogenesis of AGA. Sebum triglyceride and palmitic acid...
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