Is There Really a Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome?

November 2015 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice ”

Seyran Ozbas Gok, Asli Akin Belli, Emine Dervis

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TLDR No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.

This study investigated the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in 74 male AGA patients and 42 controls. The study found no significant difference in the rate of MS between AGA and control groups. However, AGA patients had significantly high systolic blood pressure levels, while control group had significantly high fasting blood glucose and waist circumference levels. The study suggests that the pathophysiological connection between AGA and MS has not been completely elucidated.

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