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Taller men are seen as more attractive, and hair loss negatively affects attractiveness.
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Men with hair loss are seen as less attractive and shorter, and height is a key factor in attractiveness ratings.
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August 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phosphatidic acid may help hair grow by affecting cell growth pathways.
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December 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.