TLDR Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
This study examined the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and hypertension, finding that patients with AGA had significantly higher systolic blood pressure values and aldosterone levels than healthy controls. They also found that those with hypertension had higher aldosterone levels than those without, suggesting that elevated aldosterone levels may contribute to both hypertension and the development of AGA. The authors suggest that screening for high blood pressure in people with AGA could lead to earlier diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.
67 citations,
August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
56 citations,
June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
45 citations,
November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early hair loss may predict heart disease.
February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
