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

    July 2012 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”
    Sharon Keene
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    TLDR Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
    The 2012 research article suggested that lifestyle choices could potentially influence hair loss in individuals with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Factors such as stress, marital status, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, sunlight exposure, and the use of chemical hair treatments were associated with increased rates of hair loss. The study also found that 67% of 242 Kenyan women who used scalp relaxers experienced hair thinning or loss. Despite these findings, the study lacked specific participant numbers and scientific evidence, making it difficult to definitively prove these associations. The research concluded that while some potential accelerants of AGA might be controllable, more research was needed to fully understand these relationships and the effectiveness of potential therapies such as molecular anti-stress treatments and nutritional supplements.
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