TLDR Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
This study found a significant association between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in 85 males with AGA compared to 85 age-matched controls. AGA patients had higher BMI, waist circumference, fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and fasting insulin levels. Additionally, 23.52% of AGA patients had MetS, compared to 7.05% of controls. These results suggest that AGA could be an indicator of MetS risk, emphasizing the need for screening AGA patients for MetS and further research into shared pathophysiological mechanisms.
October 2024 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
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June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Early-onset AGA shows different hair and metabolic characteristics compared to normal-onset AGA.
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February 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” Early-onset hair loss in young males is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Early-onset male hair loss is linked to metabolic syndrome, suggesting a need for heart health monitoring and lifestyle changes.
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