Gray Hair or Bald Heads
June 1942
in “
JAMA
”
Studysummary This article discusses observations about the relationship between baldness and gray hair in middle-aged men, noting that baldness often precedes grayness, and suggests a possible connection to premature aging, but reports no new data.
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The article discusses the observation that middle-aged men are typically either bald or gray, but not both. If a man is both gray and bald, baldness usually occurs first, potentially indicating premature aging. It is noted that young men can be gray or bald without other signs of aging, and some older men may show signs of senility without being gray or bald. Additionally, laboratory studies have shown that animals on synthetic diets often become gray, but their hair color can return to normal with dietary changes.
