TLDR Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.
Male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have insulin resistance, as indicated by high scores of HOMA-IR and FIRI. However, there was no significant difference between the AGA group and the control group with respect to the presence of metabolic syndrome. The study suggests that lifestyle changes in the early period of life can reduce the risk of insulin resistance.
January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.
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Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
