The Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome Parameters, Trichoscopic and Trichoscan Characteristics in Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) and Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia (Early-Onset AGA)

August 2024 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”

Lili Legiawati, Irma Bernadette S. Sitohang, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya, Sondang P. Sirait, Endi Novianto, Em Yunir, Brigitta Cindy Lauren, Nadhira Permata Hakiki, Faizal Dzaky Rahmadika

androgenetic alopecia early-onset androgenetic alopecia metabolic syndrome trichoscopic characteristics trichoscan characteristics telogen hair rate triglycerides fasting blood glucose HbA1c HDL AGA early-onset AGA blood sugar good cholesterol

TLDR Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to metabolic syndrome.

This study investigates the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome by comparing early-onset AGA (before age 30) and normal-onset AGA (after age 30) in 40 participants. The study found significant differences in metabolic parameters such as triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and HDL, with the normal-onset group showing a higher prevalence of metabolic abnormalities. Hair growth parameters, specifically the telogen hair rate, also differed significantly between the groups. These findings suggest a potential association between AGA and metabolic syndrome, though further research with larger samples and diverse study designs is needed to clarify this relationship.

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