299 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to specific genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene.
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September 2024 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Urticaria patients have different skinfold thickness patterns compared to healthy individuals, with some variations between men and women.
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
TSH levels are similar across nonscarring alopecia types, with unclear racial differences.
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The most common sign of aging at the gene level is more Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor (EDA2R) being made.
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July 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity helps assess hair loss, but its standard measure varies by individual and ethnicity.
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January 1997 in “Endocrine Journal” Gonadal biopsy is the best method to diagnose gonadal dysgenesis.
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