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Male pattern hair loss: Taking one for the team: The selfless gene.

Medical hypotheses - 1 May 2018

Uzoigwe Chika Edward, Sanchez Franco Luis Carlos, Gascon Conde Ignacio, Sanchez Campoy Adrian

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Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) is exceedingly common. It is characterised by onset in early adulthood and progression with age. It has a strong heritable component. The reason for its existence remains unexplained. Given that MPHL is progressive and has its earliest manifestations in young adults it may be a barometer of age. Here we suggest that MPHL may have atavistically allowed women in our species and...

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PMID: 29602452
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2018.02.016

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