Inflammatory Markers and Lp(a) Levels as Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2016 in “ Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation ”
    Amparo Vayá, Ana Sarnago, José M. Ricart, Verónica López, María L. Martínez-Triguero, Begoña Laiz
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    TLDR AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
    The study investigated the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and cardiovascular risk factors, specifically inflammatory markers and lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels. The study found that AGA patients had higher levels of inflammatory markers and Lp(a) compared to controls, indicating a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that AGA may be a useful marker for identifying individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease.
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