3 citations,
January 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early hair loss may predict heart disease.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
110 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
The study looked at how common male pattern baldness is in young men in a heart care unit but didn't give specific results.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
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.
13 citations,
November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” Hair loss may indicate higher heart risk and metabolic issues.
October 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Certain gene variations are significantly linked to hair loss, especially in white people.
12 citations,
November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mediterranean diet with fresh herbs and vegetables lowers male hair loss risk.
57 citations,
July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
23 citations,
April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
13 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Men with early-onset hair loss have more heart disease risk factors.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
14 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss links to high blood pressure, high fat levels, and metabolic issues, suggesting early heart disease screening.
1 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
15 citations,
May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
41 citations,
August 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
49 citations,
May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss links to higher death risk from diabetes and heart disease; not a direct cause, but a marker for risk factors.
14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.