Scientists Identify Hair Loss Gene

February 25, 2008 by MedHeadlines  
Filed under Genetic Diseases, Medical Research, Prevention

Hair loss is a common problem faced by both men and women. While it may not have health implications it does have self-esteem issues. Help may be on the way for some of those yearning for that full head of hair. After six years of research, an international research team headed by scientists at the University of Bonn have identified a gene that is responsible for a rare hereditary form of hair loss known as Hypotrichosis simplex.

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