Androgenic alopecia is the result of skin and hair follicles being exposed to testosterone over several decades. The problem isnt necessarily the amount of testosterone in the skin, but the skins ability to process the hormone -- some mens skin is more capable than others. Its believed testosterone also plays a key role in encouraging the development of prostate cancer. As of now, the new study does little to provide an answer to the ongoing debate over prostate cancer screening. But if further research can better tease out the link between baldness and prostate cancer, doctors may be able to make a more informed recommendation about who should and shouldnt be screened.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:46:12 +0000