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Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A specific genetic marker is linked to male pattern baldness in Han Chinese men.
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Balding in men worsens with age.
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A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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