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Future Directions: Gene Polymorphism Diagnostics Relevant to Hair

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Hair disorders related to ageing, such as ­androgenetic alopecia and hair graying, are controlled, at least in part, by genes. The aetiology of such disorders is complex, with many interacting genes likely to contribute to the risk. The action of these genes may also be influenced by the environment. At present, we know very little about these complex genetic risk profiles; for androgenetic alopecia, only one gene has been identified. This lack of understanding is a barrier to the translation of genetic research findings into patient care. However, as more genes are identified, genetic research has the potential to predict risk and take preventive action, to accurately diagnose hair conditions, to develop targeted treatment strategies and to apply personalised treatment strategies based on an individual’s underlying genetic make-up.

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  1. Department of Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia

    Justine A. Ellis

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  1. Dermatologische Klinik, Universitätsspital Zürich, Gloriastr. 31, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland

    Ralph M. Trüeb

  2. Centre for Skin Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, W. Yorks., BD7 1DP, United Kingdom

    Desmond J. Tobin

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Ellis, J.A. (2010). Future Directions: Gene Polymorphism Diagnostics Relevant to Hair. In: Trüeb, R., Tobin, D. (eds) Aging Hair. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02636-2_21

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