Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Marker of Arrhythmia? A Case-Control Study

    September 2025 in “ Medicine ”
    Nihal Sarı, Erhan Yilmaz
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    TLDR Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart rhythm problems.
    This case-control study involving 80 male participants (40 with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and 40 controls) found that those with AGA have an increased risk of arrhythmias, as evidenced by higher P-wave dispersion (Pdis) and lower QTcmin values. These findings suggest that AGA may be associated with changes in the cardiac conduction system, potentially leading to arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. The study emphasizes the potential of using ECG as a screening tool for detecting conduction abnormalities in men with AGA and suggests that these patients may benefit from closer cardiac monitoring. Despite the study's limitations, including a small sample size, it calls for further research to confirm these results.
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