Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness Treatment 9/5/2020
The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.
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