A Study on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with a History of Hair Fall

In 2020, a study involving 136 men aged 20-65 with a history of hair fall and a family history of coronary artery disease was conducted to explore the link between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or male pattern baldness (MPB) and cardiovascular risk factors. The study found that 57.3% of the subjects had vertex type baldness, which was commonly associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as high total cholesterol, low LDL, high VLDL, and diabetes. Additionally, 73.0% of those with vertex type baldness had a family history of baldness and ischemic heart disease. The study suggested that individuals with a history of hair fall and MPB, particularly the vertex type, should be evaluated for cardiovascular risk factors and undergo regular tests to reduce the co-morbidity associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors. The study concluded that MPB could be an early physiological marker for cardiovascular risk factors, and further large-scale studies were needed to confirm this relationship.