Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness in Asymptomatic Young Adults

The study investigated the relationship between androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and arterial stiffness in 85 young, normotensive adults. It found that individuals with androgenic alopecia exhibited increased arterial stiffness, despite being asymptomatic. The study also explored the correlation between circulating aldosterone levels, measured by 24-hour urinary aldosterone, and atrial conduction time, suggesting that higher aldosterone levels could lead to atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. Demographic data such as age, gender, BMI, LVEF, LA diameter, and blood pressure were considered in the analysis. The conclusion drawn was that androgenic alopecia is linked to increased arterial stiffness in this population.