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    Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview with Focus on the Genetics

    June 2023 in “ Genes ”
    Chao‐Chi Ho, Jeff Yi‐Fu Chen, Wen‐Li Hsu … Chieh‐Shan Wu
    Studysummary This review discusses the genetic differences between male and female pattern hair loss and highlights the uncertainty surrounding genetic factors in female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
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