Early Exposure to Sexualized Content and Androgenetic Alopecia: Can Culture Shape Our Biology?

The article investigates the potential impact of cultural and environmental factors on the early onset of androgenetic alopecia, a condition traditionally understood to have a genetic basis. It suggests that early exposure to sexualized content, stress, poor sleep, and unhealthy diets during childhood can affect hormonal systems, gene expression, and hair follicle health. These influences may lead to early puberty, increased levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and hair follicle miniaturization. The study emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of how modern cultural factors can biologically shape children's development and future health outcomes.