Androgenetic Alopecia as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

This document discusses the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and cardiovascular risk factors. Studies have shown that patients with AGA have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including ischaemic heart disease, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular death. AGA is also associated with arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. The article presents possible mechanisms responsible for cardiovascular risk in AGA, including increased sensitivity to androgens and 5α-reductase activity. Patients with AGA should be monitored periodically for other cardiovascular risk factors and appropriate preventive measures should be taken.