From Hairline to Lipid Line: Prevalence and Spectrum of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia – A Hospital-Based Study

December 2025 in “ Journal of Skin and Stem Cell ”

Surendran Kalale Appaiah Kumaraswamy, Dhanya Nayak, Nanjundaswamy Bisilavadi Lingaiah

androgenetic alopecia dyslipidemia triglycerides LDL HDL TC/HDL ratio acanthosis nigricans hyperlipidemia AGA low-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein total cholesterol to HDL ratio

TLDR Patients with androgenetic alopecia often have abnormal lipid levels, so they should be screened and advised on lifestyle changes to prevent heart issues.

This study investigated the prevalence of dyslipidemia in 90 male and female patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and found significant elevations in triglycerides, LDL levels, and TC/HDL ratios, along with low HDL levels across all age groups. Severe AGA was associated with more pronounced lipid abnormalities, and acanthosis nigricans was more common in patients with elevated lipid levels. The findings suggest that clinicians should screen for and manage hyperlipidemia in AGA patients, particularly males, to prevent cardiovascular complications, and advise on lifestyle changes to mitigate these risks.

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