date:Apr 02, 2013
for prostate cancer, compared with those without androgenetic alopecia at age of 40 years.
Vertex androgenetic alopecia at 40 years were more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer at a younger age.
Take-home message
High levels of male hormones have been associated with higher risk of prostate cancer. High levels of male hormones have also been associated with male baldness. Therefore, it is not surprising that high risk of prostate cancer was found in men with baldness.
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