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Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
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Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
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Scalp melanoma is often diagnosed late in people with hair loss, leading to worse outcomes.
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Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
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People with early onset hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have significantly lower iron levels compared to those with adult-onset hair loss.
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