9 citations,
February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” Higher sebum levels are linked to more severe male baldness.
July 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Receding hairlines in men are uneven, with the right side larger than the left.
30 citations,
May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
305 citations,
February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
29 citations,
February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
110 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
37 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart-related health issues and could benefit from early heart screening and healthier lifestyles.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
23 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
284 citations,
February 2008 in “Pediatrics” Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
37 citations,
October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
38 citations,
February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
58 citations,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
48 citations,
May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
29 citations,
March 2010 in “Cancer epidemiology” Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
64 citations,
March 2017 in “Nature communications” Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.
38 citations,
February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
46 citations,
February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Men with early-onset hair loss have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Many men with male pattern baldness have abnormal blood fat levels, which may raise their risk of heart disease.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” High uric acid levels link to male pattern baldness, especially in young men.
56 citations,
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5 citations,
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