A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study of the Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Western India and Its Association With Metabolic Syndrome

January 2023 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”

Shreya Singh, MeenaB Makhecha

female pattern hair loss metabolic syndrome hyperandrogenism central obesity FPHL MetS

TLDR Female pattern hair loss in Western India is common and often linked to metabolic syndrome.

This study of 90 women from Western India found that female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is common and often linked with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The mean age was 34.7 years, with 38.8% overweight and 12.2% obese. Hyperandrogenism signs were present in 83.3% of patients. Advanced FPHL was seen in 91.1%, and 34.4% had MetS, which correlated with earlier onset and greater severity of FPHL. Central obesity was significantly associated with FPHL severity, suggesting the need for early diagnosis and management.

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