An X-Linked Gene Involved in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Lesson to Be Learned from Adrenoleukodystrophy
January 2000
in “Dermatology”
TLDR Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
A new study has discovered an X-linked gene that may be involved in the development of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a common form of hair loss in men. The gene is similar to the one responsible for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. This discovery could potentially lead to new treatments for AGA. The study highlights the importance of studying rare genetic disorders to gain insights into more common conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
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