May 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study observed that young women with androgenic alopecia had increased carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting a higher susceptibility to atherosclerosis compared to healthy controls.
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January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” This study found that premature hair whitening intensity is independently associated with increased carotid artery intima-media thickness, suggesting a link between hair whitening and cardiovascular risk.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, AA patients and healthy controls showed no significant difference in carotid intima-media thickness, but AA patients had higher diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose levels, indicating potential cardiovascular risks.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study investigates the potential link between atrial fibrillation and circulating aldosterone levels related to cardiac fibrosis in patients with hypertension.