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The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the four major prostaglandins (PGs) (PGE\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      , PGD\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      , PGF\n                      <jats:sub>2\u03b1<\/jats:sub>\n                      , and PI\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      or prostacyclin) in the pathogenesis of AGA in males and females.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Human scalp biopsies were obtained from 30 adults (17 males and 13 females) suffering from AGA and from 30 healthy adults (18 males and 12 females). In each subject, two skin biopsies were performed, one from the frontal bald area and another one from the occipital area with normal hair growth. In the healthy group, biopsies were taken from both areas too. In each sample, all four PGs were measured.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      In the patient group, PGD\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      and prostacyclin or PGI\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      levels were increased in bald compared to haired scalp. On the contrary, measurements of PGE\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      and PGF\n                      <jats:sub>2\u03b1<\/jats:sub>\n                      showed that they were diminished in bald areas compared to haired areas. PG levels in healthy samples were comparable to the haired areas.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These results support that there is a fine balance between these four proteins in scalp hair follicles, and its maintenance may be crucial for hair growth. 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