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GLOSSARY

Is there a term from the field of dermatology and cosmetics that you do not understand? Would you like to know what it means? View the full definition from the La Roche-Posay glossary.

Androgens

Androgens are male hormones, which are secreted by the testicles, the ovaries and the adrenal glands that are located over each kidney. Testosterone is the most active of all androgens. Hair loss that is genetic is thus due to the influence of these male hormones.

This word belongs to the category Hair loss.

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