Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Hyperlipidemia: A Comparative Study

December 2013 in “ Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications ”

Ramin Taheri, Sara Mali, maryam fatehi zadeh, Raheb Ghorbani

androgenetic alopecia hyperlipidemia cholesterol triglycerides LDL HDL coronary heart disease AGA low-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein

Studysummary In this study, no significant relationship was found between androgenetic alopecia and hyperlipidemia, but higher levels of cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides in AGA patients may suggest an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer ·

View this study on tumj.tums.ac.ir →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Association of Dyslipidemia and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Control Study

July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research”

This study found that dyslipidemia was more common in male patients with androgenetic alopecia than in controls, particularly among those with severe AGA, suggesting a higher risk of altered serum lipids.

research Atherogenic index of plasma in non-obese women with androgenetic alopecia

13 citations , June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, non-obese females with early-onset androgenetic alopecia showed higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic index, and lower HDL cholesterol compared to controls, suggesting an association with adverse cardiovascular risk factors.

research From Hairline to Lipid Line: Prevalence and Spectrum of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia – A Hospital-Based Study

December 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell”

This study found a higher prevalence of lipid abnormalities in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, especially in severe cases, highlighting the need for early screening and treatment to prevent cardiovascular complications.

research Obesity and Wound Healing: Focus on Mesenchymal Stem Cells

3 citations , March 2023 in “Life”

This review discusses recent findings on wound healing with a focus on adipose tissue biology and obesity, but presents no new clinical results.

research Lipid profile in androgenetic alopecia

January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal”

This study found that patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher levels of fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol, suggesting an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease.