Association of Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome: A Case-Control Study on 46 Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India

The study investigated the association between early-onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome in a sample of 46 patients at a tertiary care hospital in South India. The findings suggested a potential link between early-onset AGA and metabolic syndrome, indicating that individuals with early-onset AGA might be at a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome. This association highlighted the importance of monitoring metabolic health in patients with early-onset AGA. However, the study's small sample size of 46 patients suggested that further research with larger populations would be necessary to confirm these findings and better understand the relationship.