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    Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Han Chinese Population

    January 2016 in “ Dermatology ”
    Wenlong Rui, Youyu Sheng, Ruiming Hu … Qinping Yang
    Studysummary This study found no significant difference in CAG repeat numbers of the androgen receptor gene between Han Chinese women with female pattern hair loss and healthy controls, suggesting it may not be a genetic marker for FPHL in this population.
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