Unrecognized Underlying Condition for COVID-19: Perspective Study of Meridian and M-Shaped Male Baldness

This study explored the potential link between male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) and COVID-19 severity, suggesting that MAA could be an unrecognized risk factor. It examined the overlap between MAA progression and Chinese medicine (CM) meridian theory, highlighting similarities in morphological patterns and body constitution, particularly the presence of a damp-heat dominated constitution in both MAA patients and those with underlying COVID-19 conditions. The study emphasized the need to recognize vulnerable body types to prevent increased severity of infections and provided acupuncture points for treating MAA.