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For the prevention of hair loss, 5-α-reductase inhibitors such as Finasteride or Dutasteride are commonly prescribed to balding men. These substances lower DHT, a potentiated version of the male sex hormone, [[Testosterone|testosterone]], which is generally considered to be the main cause of male pattern baldness among men who are genetically sensitive to it. On the other hand, these drugs also can increase [[estrogen]] levels and may have side effects, most generally the lowering of libido, in rare instances. As DHT is important in maintaining several physiological functions, some have claimed these drugs can have more insidious effects over time, though they are generally considered reasonably safe. | For the prevention of hair loss, 5-α-reductase inhibitors such as Finasteride or Dutasteride are commonly prescribed to balding men. These substances lower DHT, a potentiated version of the male sex hormone, [[Testosterone|testosterone]], which is generally considered to be the main cause of male pattern baldness among men who are genetically sensitive to it. On the other hand, these drugs also can increase [[estrogen]] levels and may have side effects, most generally the lowering of libido, in rare instances. As DHT is important in maintaining several physiological functions, some have claimed these drugs can have more insidious effects over time, though they are generally considered reasonably safe. | ||
Research indicates that bald men are rated as significantly less attractive than men with full heads of hair, however, the general effect size is small. In this study, baldness was also associated with greater perceptions of dominance, masculinity, but it also had a fairly large effect | Research indicates that bald men are rated as significantly less attractive than men with full heads of hair, however, the general effect size is small. In this study, baldness was also associated with greater perceptions of dominance, masculinity, but it also had a fairly large practical effect on perceptions of these men's age, on average adding 4 years to rater's estimates of the age of men with fully shaved heads.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#Bald_men_and_men_with_thinning_hair_are_perceived_as_less_attractive</ref> | ||
==Causes and treatments== | ==Causes and treatments== | ||
Researchers in South Korea, where it is commonplace to work long hours, studied more than 13,000 men between the ages of 20 and 59. They found that the stress induced by [[wagecuck|arduous work]] was significantly associated with the development of alopecia (hair loss), and even called for reductions in work hours to help ameliorate this issue.<ref>https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/health/men-who-work-long-hours-twice-as-likely-to-go-bald-according-to-new-study-ng-b881363632z</ref> | Researchers in South Korea, where it is commonplace to work long hours, studied more than 13,000 men between the ages of 20 and 59. They found that the stress induced by [[wagecuck|arduous work]] was significantly associated with the development of alopecia (hair loss), and even called for reductions in work hours to help ameliorate this issue.<ref>https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/health/men-who-work-long-hours-twice-as-likely-to-go-bald-according-to-new-study-ng-b881363632z</ref> | ||