TLDR Many men with male pattern baldness have abnormal blood fat levels, which may raise their risk of heart disease.
The study conducted at Fauji Foundation Hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to June 2015, involved 150 male patients aged 25-65 years with androgenetic alopecia and found that a significant majority had abnormal blood lipid levels. Specifically, 87.3% of the participants had high triglyceride levels, and 69.3% had low HDL cholesterol levels. The research concluded that there is a high frequency of deranged serum lipids among males with androgenetic alopecia, which could indicate an increased risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for cardiovascular risk screening in these patients.
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June 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Balding in men might indicate a higher risk of metabolic health issues.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” People with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart disease due to abnormal blood lipid levels.
October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
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Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have heart disease risk factors, so they should get heart screenings early.
