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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
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May 2013 in “Urology” The authors concluded that components of metabolic syndrome were strongly associated with severe lower urinary tract symptoms in Latin American men, while alopecia was not an independent predictor.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that early-onset male androgenetic alopecia is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism and lower levels of certain serum markers, which may serve as risk factors or protective factors for the condition.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Sciences and Health” This study observed that among men aged 18 to 35 with early onset androgenetic alopecia, those with severe grades and metabolic syndrome may face increased cardiovascular risks, highlighting the importance of screening and monitoring.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” In this study, androgenetic alopecia in Nigerians was associated with dyslipidemia, alcohol intake, and sedentary lifestyle, with severity linked to age, systolic blood pressure, and obesity.