FUE Hair Clinics, a popular British company specialising in follicular unit extraction, have commented on a study linking baldness with aggressive prostate cancer

Middle aged and balding? You could be prone susceptible to prostate cancer, according to a study published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

The US-conducted study looked at men between 55 and 74 years of age. The men, all 39,000 of them, filled out a questionnaire regarding their hair at age 45 while waiting for a cancer screening trial. The results found that those who admitted to have had frontal and modest thinning of the crown were on average 40 percent more likely than others to fall foul of an aggressive type of prostate cancer.

However, the study found no risk factor between many who reported different hair loss patterns, which is likely to lead to even more research on the study. Also, the report was based on recollections and subjective opinion of the individuals studied.

For the time being, many scientists speculate that higher testosterone – found in both those who suffer prostate cancer and lose their hair – could be the link.

The study is not the first to find a link between hair loss and cancer or other serious illnesses. It’s well known that male baldness could indicate heart risk, for example.

But FUE Hair Clinics, one of the UK’s top providers of hair loss transplants, says those losing their hair needn’t panic.

“There is a lot of research out there showing a connection between cancer and hair loss but it’s worth remembering that the risk isn’t all that great. In fact, in many ways, hair loss could work for the better if it encourages more men to visit the doctors and get themselves checked in the wake of losing hair,” explained a representative for the company. “One of the big factors in hair loss is stress. If you’re constantly stressed, worried and anxious, your hair is more likely to begin thinning. Not just that, but you’re also more likely to fall ill with something serious. Your peace of mind is therefore essential for a happy and healthy life.”

According to FUE Hair Clinics, people should visit their local GP if they’re losing hair and worried about cancer. Additionally, they say that a hair transplant could lift the weight off their shoulders, giving them more confidence, stopping them from worrying and in turn potentially reducing risk of illness or disease.

“It’s a vicious cycle, unfortunately. That’s why we recommend people come and visit us if they’re in a constant state of anxiety and stress, because we can not only have your hair looking great again but also help you to feel good about yourself.”

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