April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that male pattern baldness was associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, particularly at the scalp.
28 citations
,
September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that frontal plus moderate vertex baldness at age 45 was associated with a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in a large cohort.
26 citations
,
January 2013 in “BMJ Open” This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.
9 citations
,
July 2018 in “Medicine” This meta-analysis suggests that individuals with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of prostate cancer, though overall baldness is not significantly associated with prostate cancer risk.
7 citations
,
January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study found that certain male pattern baldness subtypes at age 45 are associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal neoplasia.