The Association Between Metabolic Syndrome Components and Hair Loss in Both Male and Female Individuals

The document from 2013 examined the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and hair loss in both men and women, suggesting that hair loss could be an indicator of metabolic issues like increased insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol levels. It highlighted that hair loss is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and recommended that individuals with hair loss be screened for MetS. Studies cited in the document reported significant correlations, such as men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) having higher blood pressure and cholesterol, and women with AGA showing a higher prevalence of MetS. The paper called for more research to fully understand the connection between MetS and hair loss.