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there is a rare disorder called uncombable hair syndrome caused by a genetic mutation that changes the hair shape from cylindrical to triangular

Mar 4, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: there is a rare disorder called uncombable hair syndrome caused by a genetic mutation that changes the hair shape from cylindrical to triangular

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