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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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) mildly to moderately affects men's quality of life but not significantly their mental health.
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