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Will transplanted follicle grow with lack of androgen receptor?

jackhdApr 29, 2022
I am an asian male. I got a beard transplant 6 months ago (from occipital donor area). With a lack androgen receptors in the facial area, will the transplanted follicle continue to grow after the transplanted hair graft have shed? It is also likely that i have low levels of DHT given my genetic ethnic background.

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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Internal Medicine
Answered on Jun 13, 2022
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