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.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia were associated with metabolic syndrome, but not insulin resistance, compared to age-matched controls.
October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related metabolic disorders compared to those without the condition.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that metabolic syndrome was 4.6 times more common in patients with androgenetic alopecia than in controls, particularly among those with severe grades, suggesting a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study concluded that patients with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to people without this condition.
This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia in men was associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid arteriosclerosis compared to controls.
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that severe androgenetic alopecia was associated with metabolic syndrome components in male psoriatic patients, particularly those over 59 years old, suggesting the need for regular screening.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study supports evaluating metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in young males with advanced androgenic alopecia to potentially reduce future cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risks.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that early onset androgenetic alopecia in young Asian Indian Gujarati men is independently associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that male patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher aldosterone levels and blood pressure compared to controls, suggesting a possible link between AGA and hypertension.
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
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December 2010 in “PubMed” This study found that early androgenic alopecia patients showed increased prevalence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, suggesting they should be monitored for coronary artery disease over the long term.
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November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had higher aldosterone levels and blood pressure, suggesting a possible link to the increased prevalence of hypertension in this group.
