Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance

November 2001 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Veikko Matilainen, Pentti Koskela, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi

androgenetic alopecia insulin resistance AGA hair loss patterns metabolic conditions

TLDR Early hair loss might indicate insulin resistance.

The study titled "Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance" suggested that early onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) could be an indicator of insulin resistance. The research implied a potential link between hair loss patterns and metabolic conditions, highlighting the importance of considering AGA as more than just a cosmetic issue. However, specific details such as the number of participants or the methodology were not provided in the summary. This research was conducted by Veikko Matilainen, Pentti Koskela, and Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi and was published in 2001.

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