A whole host of personal traits are determined in part by your DNA. One of these is androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss in adult men and women. There are certain DNA variations that increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia, making it more likely that you will be affected by hair loss.
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Androgenetic alopecia and heredity
A number of associated genes are known to play a role in the regulation and differentiation of hair growth. The AR gene is found on the X chromosome and codes for the androgen receptor. The EDA2R gene, which is located close to the AR gene, codes for the ectodysplasin A2 receptor. Mutations in these genes can increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia. On the basis of your DNA it is therefore possible to predict your personal predisposition to androgenetic alopecia (hair loss).
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Check your genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia
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