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Does using hair spray or hair gel cause male pattern baldness?

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Dr. Ross Blagg answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

No: Male pattern baldness is typically genetic. Though certain environmental effects likely contribute to the rate of hair loss, I don't know of any evidence suggesting hair styling products contribute to this. Products such as Minoxidil can slow hair loss in those with male pattern baldness.

Answered 4/15/2015

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