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by BSousa 4076 days ago
I started losing mine at 17 and I worked out/moved a lot at the time (played 2 sports + fun activities) so I doubt there is a connection there.
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Male pattern baldness is directly linked to testosterone. I believe is also linked to stress. If you're TOO active and causing high levels of cortisol in your system then you'll probably go bald early.
Your single point of data (anecdote) isn't really any more useful than his. I know at least one very old person who has smoked all their life, for example.