Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss

October 2008 in “ Medical hypotheses ”

Emin Tuncay Üstüner

hair follicles scalp skin cranial bones male pattern baldness female pattern baldness

TLDR Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.

The document proposed a new theory suggesting that the weight of the scalp causes baldness by exerting pressure on hair follicles, which are pressed between the scalp skin and cranial bones. This pressure increases as the buffering soft tissues around the follicles diminish with age. This theory aimed to explain all features of male and female pattern baldness and aligned with existing scientific data, potentially revolutionizing the understanding and treatment of baldness. The methods for prevention and treatment based on this theory were patent pending.

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