Relationship of Diet to Androgenetic Alopecia

This document from 27 years ago explores the relationship between diet and androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. The paper suggests that a well-balanced diet can contribute to the prevention and treatment of baldness. The author notes that diets high in animal fats and low in essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals may lead to diffuse hair loss. The paper compares typical and ideal caloric intake patterns in the diets of Japan and America, showing that the ratio of animal fats, protein, and carbohydrate consumption is nearly ideal in the typical Japanese diet, while the ratio of animal fat is high enough to be considered excessive in the American diet. The paper suggests dietary guidelines for Americans, including increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and cereals, decreased consumption of meat and fatty foods, and a switch from the consumption of saturated to unsaturated fats.