Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with a More Severe Form of COVID-19 Infection

March 2022 in “ Irish Journal of Medical Science ”

Dunja Veskovic, Tatjana Roš, Tijana Icin, Kristina Stepanovic, Nebojsa Janjic, Dusan Kuljancic, Sonja Sedlarevic, Dmitar Vlahovic

androgenetic alopecia androgen receptor Gabrin sign androgen levels AGA

TLDR Men with androgenetic alopecia and hypertension may experience more severe COVID-19.

This study examined the link between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and COVID-19 severity in 208 male patients, focusing on androgen receptor expression. It found that the Gabrin sign, a marker of AGA, was associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes, indicating a potential connection between androgen levels and disease severity. Hypertension was also identified as a factor related to poor COVID-19 prognosis. The results suggest that both AGA and hypertension may contribute to more severe COVID-19 outcomes, highlighting the need for further research with larger sample sizes to better understand these associations.

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