Changes of androgen and estrogen receptors in male pattern baldness after hair autografting / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To explore the role of androgen receptor (AR) and estrogen receptor (ER) on male pattern baldness (MPB). Methods The contents of AR and ER in donor and recipient sites of scalps after hair autografting were determinated in 13 cases of MPB. Fluorescent steroid hormone conjugate technique was employed in this study. Results There was no statistical difference in the contents of AR and ER between donor site and grafted scalps in recipient site. Conclusion After the donor tissues are transplanted to the recipient site (the former baldness site), there is no change in contents of AR and ER. The abnormal change of the content of AR and ER in scalp plays an important role in MPB development.