Androgenetic alopecia, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance: Is there any association? A case-control study
July 2014
in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
TLDR Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.
This case-control study from 2014 found a significant association between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome (MS) and insulin resistance (IR). The study recommends assessing MS and IR in all young males with stage III or higher AGA to reduce the risk and complications of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. The study also suggests that investigation and control of lipid profiles in patients with AGA may be important to reduce the risk of atherothrombosis. However, further large-scaled studies are required for more clarification.
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