Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Association With Serum Lipid Levels: A Case Control Study From a Tertiary Care Center

This case-control study from a tertiary care center investigated the relationship between serum lipid levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 65 patients with AGA compared to 65 age- and sex-matched controls. The study found that patients with AGA had significantly higher levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL compared to controls, with a significant association between the severity of AGA and levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides in males, but not in females. The study suggests that patients with AGA should be screened for dyslipidemia due to its role as a cardiovascular risk factor. The study's limitation is its small sample size.