Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Comprehensive Identification of the Associated Genes as a Basis for Understanding Pathophysiology

    April 2023 in “ Medizinische Genetik ”
    Sabrina K. Henne, Stefanie Heilmann-Heimbach, Markus M. Nöthen
    Studysummary This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.
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