Androgenetic Alopecia in Policemen: Higher Prevalence and Different Risk Factors Relative to the General Population (KCIS No. 23)

September 2011 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”

Lin-Hui Su, Tony Hsiu Hsi Chen

androgenetic alopecia AGA obesity sunlight exposure stress male pattern baldness

TLDR Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.

A study conducted in Taiwan found that policemen have a higher prevalence of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) than the general population, with different risk factors associated with AGA in different age groups. The prevalence of AGA was twofold higher in policemen than in the general population. Obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress were postulated as possible causes, but obesity was found to play an important role in AGA in younger policemen. Sunlight exposure was significantly associated with AGA in middle-aged policemen, and stress from the occupation may also contribute to the higher risk. The study suggests that further investigation is needed to identify the underlying causes of the higher prevalence of AGA in policemen.

View this study on link.springer.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

10 / 10 results

research Sex Hormone–Binding Globulin and Risk of Hyperglycemia in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia

36 citations, July 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.

research Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men and Women: A Comparative Study

110 citations, July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.

research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome in Men: A Community-Based Survey

69 citations, April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.

research A Comparative Study of Dyslipidemia in Men and Women with Androgenic Alopecia

37 citations, January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.

research Elevated Aldosterone Levels in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

30 citations, November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.

research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Smoking and Its Prevalence Among Asian Men

91 citations, November 2007 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.

research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Photoaggravated Dermatosis?

62 citations, January 2003 in “Dermatology”

Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.

research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia

229 citations, August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology”

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance

115 citations, September 2000 in “The Lancet”

Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.

research Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex

666 citations, September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 1000+ results

community How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up

in Satire 729 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

in Research 411 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens.

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A method for treating androgenic alopecia using minoxidil, antiandrogens, exercise, and cold exposure to promote hair growth. Environmental factors and lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can improve treatment effectiveness.

community Why is nobody studying the difference between donor and balding hair?

in Chat 89 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

in Chat 81 upvotes 6 months ago

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Cyberspace Chat: Beyond Genetics Part III: Evidence That Lifestyle Choices May Impact Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia

July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.

research Androgenetic Alopecia Among Hospital Staff: A Study of Prevalence, Types, and a Comparison with the General Population in a Secondary Hospital in China

2 citations, September 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Hospital staff have a higher rate of hair loss than the general population.

research Trace Element Zinc and Skin Disorders

4 citations, January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.

research The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

February 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Higher leptin and lower vitamin D levels may contribute to male pattern baldness.

research Mechanisms and Applications of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Photobiomodulation

520 citations, January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics”

Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.