TLDR Women with AGA have higher lipid levels, increasing heart disease risk.
The study found that women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have higher lipid levels than healthy women, which may increase their risk for cardiovascular disease. The study recommends that lipid levels should be evaluated in women with AGA to allow for early diagnosis and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
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January 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men with a certain type of hair loss (AGA) have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol levels, making them more likely to get heart disease.
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December 2005 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Women under 55 with hair loss (AGA) may have a higher risk of heart disease (CAD).
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June 2003 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.
