Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome – A Case Control Study

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.