Clinical And Metabolic Characteristics Of Male Patients With Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Possible Predisposition To Metabolic Syndrome

This study investigated the link between early-onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome in male patients aged 10-29 years. Among 124 participants, 16.36% met the criteria for metabolic syndrome, with significant differences in waist circumference, high-density lipoprotein levels, and fasting blood glucose levels compared to age-matched controls. Despite normal sex hormone levels, the findings suggest that early-onset AGA may predispose individuals to metabolic syndrome, highlighting the need for close monitoring of BMI, blood pressure, and metabolic profiles in these patients.