Is Prediabetes a Risk Factor for Hair Loss?

The document hypothesizes that hair loss may be a manifestation of metabolic abnormalities, particularly hyperglycemia, and suggests that there is a growing body of evidence linking prediabetes to a worse metabolic profile. It references studies that have found significant associations between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, as well as higher instances of hyperglycemia in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls. The article suggests that patients presenting with hair loss should be screened for diabetes mellitus and prediabetes, as these conditions can increase cardiovascular disease risk and contribute to a worse metabolic profile. The document concludes that further studies are needed to evaluate the relationship between prediabetes and hair loss.