Aryl hydrocarbon receptor overexpression in miniaturized follicles in female pattern hair loss

Abstract The etiopathogenesis of female pattern hair loss is still poorly understood. In addition to genetic and hormonal elements, environmental factors could be involved. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is expressed in keratinocytes and can be activated by environmental pollutants leading to alterations in the cell cycle, inflammation, and apoptosis. Here we demonstrate the overexpression of nuclear aryl hydrocarbon receptors in miniaturized hair follicles in female pattern hair loss.

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Main Authors: Ramos,Paulo Müller, Brianezi,Gabrielli, Martins,Ana Carolina Pereira, Silva,Márcia Guimarães da, Marques,Mariângela Esther Alencar, Miot,Hélio Amante
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962017000300430
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Summary:Abstract The etiopathogenesis of female pattern hair loss is still poorly understood. In addition to genetic and hormonal elements, environmental factors could be involved. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is expressed in keratinocytes and can be activated by environmental pollutants leading to alterations in the cell cycle, inflammation, and apoptosis. Here we demonstrate the overexpression of nuclear aryl hydrocarbon receptors in miniaturized hair follicles in female pattern hair loss.