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Medical Conditions - Androgens And Hair Growth

Androgen hormones are important regulators of human hair growth. These stimulate the growth of visible body hair during puberty and also play a role in increasing the hair follicles over the years. In contrast to this, androgen can also inhibit certain scalp follicles, resulting in hair loss or alopecia.

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