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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
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Pediatric androgenetic alopecia is underrecognized, and clinical evaluation is crucial for diagnosis, with potential treatments including minoxidil and finasteride.
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
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March 2025 in “Developmental Biology” Integumentary organs adapt and evolve for survival, with potential uses in regenerative medicine.
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