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Grace Hoffman

Doctor explains 'baldness gene' and outlines non-genetic causes of hair loss

There's several myths around the causes behind hair loss, and one particularly common fear is that thinning and balding hair follows your mother's side of the family.

Setting the record straight about the common misconception around inheriting baldness from your mum's side, a doctor has put minds at ease by explaining that the rumour is indeed fake.

Taking to popular social media app Instagram, Doctor Pat Carroll explained on account @hims, that there's no definite link that either side of the family increases your likeliness to bald.

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