Genetic Hair Test

Everyone loses hair, between 70 and 100 hairs per day, and it's completely normal. Hair loss is considered a problem (alopecia) when more than 100 hairs are lost daily. There are many causes, but the most important is attributed to genetic factors (androgenic alopecia or AGA), which accounts for 90% of cases.

A predisposition to androgenetic alopecia, if detected early, can prevent partial or total hair loss and help maintain good hair health. This is why The Cosmetic Republic is making the new Hair Genetic Test available to everyone, which allows for the detection of the risk of androgenetic alopecia, while providing specific recommendations for each person based on their risk level.

The genetic factors that determine androgenic alopecia are mostly associated with a variant in the Androgen Receptor (AR) gene located on the X chromosome, which is inherited exclusively through the maternal line in men and through both maternal and paternal lines in women. Therefore, its genetic variant determines the risk of suffering from alopecia. The genetic test performs a series of tests on this gene, determining the predisposition to baldness in the person who performs it.

The test is performed by collecting saliva, which is analyzed by a specialized laboratory. The results are available 30 days later and determine whether the risk is low, medium, or high.

The Cosmetic Republic Hair Genetic Test is indicated for all those concerned about the health of their hair and who want to determine their risk of androgenetic alopecia and prevent its development through personalized treatment prescribed by specialist doctors.

The test can be taken by men and women of any age, as genetic characteristics do not change throughout life. However, the main advantage of early analysis is the early identification of baldness so that it can be treated before it develops or progresses.

Recent studies have discovered the existence of another genetic variant located on chromosome 20, which has a strong influence on cases of alopecia. There are currently genetic tests on the market that analyze the X chromosome only.

The Cosmetic Republic's Hair Genetic Test analyzes both the genetic factors of the X chromosome and those located on chromosome 20, thus generating a more complete and precise study of the person's genes and, therefore, more specific and effective solutions for each case.