Raquel Cuevas-Diaz Duran, Emmanuel Martinez-Ledesma, Melissa Garcia-Garcia, Denisse Bajo Gauzin, Andrea Sarro-Ramírez, Carolina Gonzalez-Carrillo, Denise Rodríguez-Sardin, Alejandro Fuentes, Alejandro Cardenas-Lopez
Androgenetic alopecia is a highly prevalent condition mainly affecting men. This complex trait is related to aging and genetics; however, multiple other factors, for example, lifestyle, are also involved. Despite its prevalence, the underlying biology of androgenetic alopecia remains elusive, and thus advances in its treatment have been hindered. Herein, we review the functional anatomy of hair follicles and the cell signaling events that play a role in follicle cycling. We also discuss the pathology of androgenetic alopecia and the known molecular mechanisms underlying this condition...
February 22, 2024: International Journal of Molecular Sciences