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A dominant hereditary trait in which the hair follicles in the center of the scalp have inherited an increased sensitivity to androgens.<\/p>\n

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Hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair that is converted to vellus hair; in men, it is known as male pattern baldness.<\/p>\n

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