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Hair Thinning and Baldness Tied to Heart Disease

June 16th, 2006

by: Damien R. von Dahlem
You may have seen or heard on the news or other media, that a recent study has found a link between hair loss and heart disease. 

Although this is true, it is not new.  The phenomena was first recorded by

Napoleon’s field doctors who noticed that as they retreated from Russia during the cold, soldiers with hair loss were the first to succumb to the elements and die.
We really have no idea why this is, and the amount of hair loss seems to coincide with the likelihood of a heart disease victim.  At hair-news.com we are a little alarmed by the disclosure of this information.  Many of the sites who have reprinted this story, have also embellished the facts.  For example, that male pattern hair loss is inherited from the mother’s, father.  This is inherently false.  Male and female pattern hair loss can be inherited from either side of the family.

Further, just because you may be suffering from male or female pattern hair loss, does not mean that you will suffer a heart attack, only that people who suffer from male or female pattern hair loss, seem to have a higher chance of suffering a heart ailment.  On the other hand, there are other causes of hair loss that show no association with heart disease whatsoever, such as post-partum alopecia.  DO NOT LET THIS PANIC YOU.  The stress that such a statement can cause is far worse than any other cause of heart attacks.  For more information on hair loss, be sure to read, “Why Is My Hair Thinning?”

On the other hand, if you are suffering from male or female pattern hair loss, you would be well advised to see your doctor for a regimen to reduce heart risk, such as stop smoking, reduce stress, and eat right.

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