Association Between Hemoglobin A1c and the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Female Patients in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic

    June 2024 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Shivali Devjani, Ogechi Ezemma, Balaji Jothishankar, Kristen J. Kelley, Maryanne M. Senna
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    TLDR Higher blood sugar levels may lead to more severe hair loss in women.
    The study investigates the relationship between hemoglobin A1c levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in female patients at a specialty alopecia clinic. The authors found a significant association, suggesting that higher hemoglobin A1c levels, which indicate poorer blood sugar control, may correlate with more severe hair loss in women. This highlights the potential role of metabolic factors in the progression of androgenetic alopecia. The study did not generate or analyze new datasets, and all authors contributed to the manuscript and study design. No competing interests were declared.
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