Can crash dieting cause early onset of androgenetic alopecia?

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I was wondering if crash diets could trigger or cause early male pattern baldness (if genetically predisposed) If so are there any ways to avoid hair loss or early onset of mpb if crash diet cannot be avoided? I am following a calorie restricted diet (1000-1300 calories a day) in order to lose weight. i have been suffering from male pattern baldness for 2 year (nw2). I have maintained my hair and regrown a bit of my hairline on minoxidil.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It could lead to increased hair loss or accelerated male pattern baldness. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Crash diet is  a frequent hair loss cause, the most important is avoiding crash diets for avoiding hair loss and hair damage. It will suggest you to see your primary care physician or specialist for helping you about your daily diet.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Anything that causes increased shedding can trigger acceleration of MPB. The term "accelerated follicular miniaturization from prolonged shedding (AFMPS) reflects the shortened hair cycles that occur with shedding in those who have a genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia (male balding). Any consumption of less than 1300 calories daily can trigger shedding. One can do very little to block shedding from crash dieting except consume more calories. The genetic hair loss however could potentially be slowed by standard therapy for genetic hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Crash dieting can induce the onset of genetic hair loss if you have the genes for it.  This may not be reasily reversible so see an expert in the field

Can crash dieting cause early onset of androgenetic alopecia?

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