Folliscope compares your clinical profile against the NCBI human androgen-receptor gene reference to estimate androgenetic alopecia (AGA) risk , no DNA test required.
Shorter CAG tracts on the AR gene make follicles more sensitive to DHT, a key driver of AGA.
You don't need a DNA test. Folliscope infers a probable genetic profile from your symptoms and family history, then compares it against the NCBI reference.
Five short sections cover demographics, hair symptoms, family history, and lifestyle. All optional fields are clearly marked.
We fetch the human AR gene reference (NM_000044.6) live and estimate where your AR CAG-repeat profile likely sits.
You get a transparent score, a visual NCBI comparison, a confidence indicator, and actionable lifestyle suggestions.
Androgenetic alopecia is driven by the interaction between dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and the androgen receptor (AR). The AR gene sits on the X chromosome and contains a CAG trinucleotide repeat that calibrates how strongly DHT activates follicle miniaturization.
Shorter CAG repeats make the receptor more responsive to DHT, a well-established association across decades of research (Choong et al. 1996; Hillmer et al. 2005).
A clear, defensible, 4-minute risk profile, with the NCBI reference built in. No account, no DNA upload required.
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