Genetic Differences Between Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Korean Population

    July 2024 in “ Life ”
    Ji‐Hyun Lee, Ja‐Eun Choi, Joohun Ha … Kyung‐Won Hong
    Studysummary In this study, researchers identified three novel genetic loci associated with androgenetic alopecia, including one with significant association in females only, which may indicate a role for sex-specific genetic factors in patterned hair loss.
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