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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene variations may be linked to female pattern hair loss.
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February 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Masculinizing hormone therapy increases the risk of hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse patients.
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