Baldness Linked To Risk For Prostate Cancer Deaths, National Cancer Institute Study
Over the past 20 years, studies have repeatedly linked male pattern baldness with higher risk for prostate cancer.
The tie makes sense because hormones called androgens play a role in hair loss and prostate cancer development. Plus, both conditions are inherited to a degree.
Still, the agreed-upon risk factors for the disease continue to be older age, black race, family history, and genetic mutations, such as BRCA mutations.
The tie makes sense because hormones called androgens play a role in hair loss and prostate cancer development. Plus, both conditions are inherited to a degree.
Still, the agreed-upon risk factors for the disease continue to be older age, black race, family history, and genetic mutations, such as BRCA mutations.