TLDR Early hair loss links to metabolic issues in young Indian men.
This study found that there is a significant association between premature androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in male Indian patients under 30 years old. Patients with AGA had higher triglycerides, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels compared to controls. However, no significant association was found with respect to FBS or waist circumference. The study suggests that larger sample sizes may be required to conclusively define any putative associations between AGA grades and MetS.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
48 citations,
October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart-related health issues and could benefit from early heart screening and healthier lifestyles.
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March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
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February 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” Early-onset hair loss in young males is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
