Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not Associated With Increased Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    November 2025 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Katherine Benandi, Diego A. Ramos-Briceño, Francisco J. La Bella-Villanueva, Alyssa Hansen, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez
    TLDR Androgenetic alopecia doesn't increase the risk of heart-related health issues.
    This retrospective cohort study involving 30,282 male patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and an equal number of controls found that AGA is not associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic conditions such as abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. In fact, patients with AGA showed significantly lower risks for these conditions compared to controls. The study suggests that the reduced risk may be due to healthcare-seeking behaviors rather than a direct biological link between AGA and cardiometabolic health.
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