ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): A recent study has discovered
genetic links in premature balding that could be associated with
multiple physical characteristics and serious illnesses like
cancer.
Researchers of the University of Bonn studied genetic
material of about 20,000 men further stated that the fat and
immune cells in the scalp have an obvious connection in hair loss,
along with the cells of the hair follicle,health news reported.
Investigating genetic data from around 11,000 men with
premature baldness and around 12,000 men with no signs hair loss
from seven different countries, the scientists also concluded the
link of heightened risk of severe diseases.
The study is especially alarming, because the question of
men with premature hair loss being at a somewhat increased risk of
heart diseases and prostate cancer has long been known. This study
confirms suspicions of further connections between hair loss and
prostrate cancer and heart disease. The links become complicated
with when it comes to heart diseases as the genes that reduce the
risk were found along with genes that increase the risk.
The researchers also found links to light skin and increased
bone density indicating that men with hair loss are able
synthesize vitamin D from sunlight in a better way.
Prof. Markus Nothen said,”These could indicate that men with
hair loss are better able to use sunlight to synthesize vitamin D.
They could also explain why white men in particular lose their
hair prematurely.”