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A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
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November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may reduce unwanted hair growth caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.