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A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
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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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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
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