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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case series observed a potential familial link in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), suggesting a genetic predisposition that may be worsened by hair grooming practices.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” This article explores the causes and associated syndromes of premature hair hypopigmentation, emphasizing a need for better understanding to guide individual patient education and treatment.
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, family history of androgenetic alopecia was associated with earlier onset and increased severity of hair loss in men, but had no impact on treatment effectiveness.
January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” This study found that women with familial hirsutism in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, exhibited elevated androgen levels and insulin resistance compared to controls, suggesting a significant hereditary and hormonal basis for the condition.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study did not find any correlation or linkage disequilibrium between androgen receptor gene CAG/GGC haplotypes and androgenetic alopecia in Mexican brothers.