Genetic correlation analysis does not associate male pattern baldness with COVID-19

Genetic basis of male pattern baldness.

Common pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common form of hair loss in humans. In Caucasians, normal male hair loss, commonly known as ‘‘male pattern baldness’’ (MPB; MIM 109200), is noticeable in about 20% of men aged 20, and increases steadily with age, so that a male in his 90s has a 90% chance of having some degree of MPB. In addition to being among the most common natural ...

Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness can have substantial psychosocial effects, and it has been phenotypically linked to adverse health outcomes such as prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. We explored the genetic architecture of the trait using data from over 52,000 male participants of UK Biobank, aged 40-69 years. We identified over 250 independent genetic loci associated with severe hair loss (P<5x...

Does Fungal Infection Cause Male Pattern Baldness and Heart Disease?

Surgical treatment of male pattern baldness.

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Male pattern baldness is not associated with established cardiovascular risk factors in the general population.

A number of studies have shown an association between male pattern baldness (MPB) and cardiovascular disease. Few of these studies, however, have examined whether MPB is a novel risk factor, or is associated with abnormalities of established coronary risk factors. We have therefore performed an analysis of MPB and cardiovascular risk factors in the general population. A total of 1219 male parti...