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ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
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Understanding hair follicle interactions can help treat male pattern baldness.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
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