Why do some people go bald? - Sarthak Sinha
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What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do some people lose their hair, and how can we bring it back? Sarthak Sinha explores the basics of baldness.
Imbalance of hormones is linked with hair loss. Researchers are investigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) by using estrogen and progesterone to reverse this. What could be the risks in adopting such approach?
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- Educator Sarthak Sinha
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