Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV Research/Science 12/9/2025
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
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