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Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.
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The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
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June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.
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