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Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found specific genes that are more active in balding cells, which could be causing hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found different balding patterns in men of color.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Senescent alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs after age 50, not caused by genetics, and involves a gradual thinning of hair without significant inflammation.
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