Gene-Wide Association Study Between the Aromatase Gene (CYP19A1) and Female Pattern Hair Loss

    April 2009 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    L. Yip, Sophie Zaloumis, D. Irwin … John Ellis
    Studysummary In this study, genetic variation in the CYP19A1 gene, particularly the common rs4646 C allele, was associated with an increased risk of female pattern hair loss, especially in women under 40.
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