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Are
men with pattern alopecia physically more masculine
There is a widely held belief that men with extensive pattern alopecia
develop the condition because they have high androgen levels. In
turn, high androgen levels are believed to increase muscle mass,
body hair, and many other physical attributes. However, studies
show that there is no link between the extent of androgenetic alopecia
and other physical attributes such as body hair density as shown
by Burton. There is also no apparent association between extent
of hair loss and the rate of androgen hormone production.
The perceived association between extent of hair loss and masculinity
is primarily a morale boosting statement for men losing their hair.
Are
men with pattern alopecia physically more masculine references
- Burton
JL, Halim MM, Meyrick G, Jeans WD, Murphy D. Male-pattern alopecia
and masculinity. Br J Dermatol. 1979 May;100(5):567-71.
- Knussmann
R, Christiansen K, Kannmacher J. Relations between sex hormone
level and characters of hair and skin in healthy young men. Am
J Phys Anthropol. 1992 May;88(1):59-67.
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