TLDR Hair loss might be linked to eye aging due to inflammation markers in blood.
The document discusses the potential link between Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) through the Monocyte/HDL ratio. It suggests that patients with AGA may have an altered lipid profile, which could lead to systemic inflammation. This inflammation, in turn, could contribute to the development of AMD. The Monocyte/HDL ratio is highlighted as a potential marker for this inflammation. The document also notes that monocytes, a type of white blood cell, have been found to have impaired cholesterol clearance in AMD, which could further contribute to the disease's progression. However, the document does not provide specific numbers of participants in the studies it cites, making it difficult to assess the strength of these findings.
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