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research Abstract 850: Androgenic alopecia and risks of overall and aggressive prostate cancer: An updated meta-analysis

March 2024 in “Cancer Research”

This meta-analysis found that men with vertex balding at age 40 or older may have a modestly increased risk of prostate cancer, with a pooled relative risk of 1.08, but no significant association was observed with frontal balding.

research Association between male pattern baldness and prostate disease: A meta-analysis

7 citations , October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations”

This meta-analysis found that male pattern baldness is associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

research A Study on Association between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with History of Hair Fall

March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences”

In this study, the vertex type of male pattern baldness was associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting it may serve as a marker for cardiovascular evaluation in men.

research Evaluation of androgens in the scalp hair and plasma of patients with male-pattern baldness before and after finasteride administration

25 citations , January 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that finasteride decreases DHT/T levels more significantly in the vertex scalp hair than in the occipital hair of patients with male pattern baldness.

research Predicting the Permanent Safe Donor Area for Hair Transplantation in Koreans with Male Pattern Baldness according to the Position of the Parietal Whorl

14 citations , May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery”

This study found that among Korean males with male pattern baldness, hair loss mostly progresses within 6 cm from the parietal whorl towards the occipital side.

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community Can a THICK and DENSE beard partially compensate esthetically MPB

3 upvotes 6 months ago

A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hair loss in terms of attractiveness.

community Rate my MPB Genetics: Can I run Primobolan/Masteron? (Detailed MyHeritage DNA Data Included)

in General 262 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is using testosterone and finasteride to prevent hair loss and is considering adding Primobolan or Masteron, which are DHT-derivatives. They are seeking advice on their genetic risk for male pattern baldness and whether they can safely use these compounds without significant hair loss.

community Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

in General 345 upvotes 9 months ago

A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.

community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 1 year ago

Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.

community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

50 upvotes 2 years ago

A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.

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