TLDR Male pattern baldness can cause serious emotional and social issues.
The document discussed the significant psychosocial impact of androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, on individuals' quality of life. It was reported that affected men often experienced serious psychological issues, including lower self-esteem, depression, emotional distress, and anxiety. Additionally, there was a noted dissatisfaction with appearance and a preoccupation with hair loss, leading to concerns about others' reactions and fear of social teasing. Studies suggested that men with male pattern baldness were perceived less favorably in physical, personal, and social contexts compared to those without hair loss.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
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January 2018 in “Australasian Medical Journal” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
April 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
November 2019 in “Nosotchu” Man had stroke possibly linked to hair loss medications finasteride and minoxidil.
