Might early baldness protect from prostate cancer by increasing skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation?

According to this hypothesis male pattern baldness through similar physiological mechanism is a risk factor for PCa, however, enhanced UV absorbance as a consequence of baldness can reduce the risk of PCa.

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Published in:Cancer epidemiology 2010-08, Vol.34 (4), p.507-507
Main Author: Kabai, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alopecia - diagnosis
Baldness
Cancer
Epidemiology
Heliotherapy
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Men
Prostate cancer
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin - radiation effects
Survival Rate
Testosterone
Ultraviolet Therapy
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Summary:According to this hypothesis male pattern baldness through similar physiological mechanism is a risk factor for PCa, however, enhanced UV absorbance as a consequence of baldness can reduce the risk of PCa.
ISSN:1877-7821
1877-783X
DOI:10.1016/j.canep.2010.04.014