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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” In their study, Tim Spector and colleagues identified a new genetic association at chromosome 20p11.22 with male-pattern baldness, confirmed by the increased risk when combined with a known androgen receptor gene variant.
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” This study identified new genetic variants on chromosome 20p11 associated with male pattern baldness.
This review discusses treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting that current options like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for only 10% of patients, thus highlighting the need for new therapies.
December 2016 in “Int J Genet” This review discusses the genetic factors and single nucleotide polymorphisms related to androgenic alopecia, emphasizing androgen receptors, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the HDAC9 gene is a third susceptibility gene for male-pattern baldness, with significant associations found in both German and Australian samples.