TLDR People with moderate or severe hair loss have higher death rates from diabetes and heart disease.
A study conducted 12 years ago found that androgenetic alopecia (AGA) was an independent predictor of mortality from diabetes mellitus (DM) and heart disease in both men and women. The research indicated that individuals with moderate or severe AGA had higher mortality rates from these conditions.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Female pattern baldness may indicate a higher risk of coronary artery disease.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adolescents with hair loss show different hormone levels by sex and often have related metabolic issues.
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.