TLDR People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have a higher risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes, and lower levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) than control subjects. The study suggests that lower levels of SHBG may contribute to the development of hyperglycemia or diabetes in patients with AGA, and that SHBG may play an important role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and analyze the underlying mechanisms.
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July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
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November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
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June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
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December 2008 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Young Finnish men with more severe hair loss may have higher inflammation and obesity, increasing future heart disease risk.
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June 2006 in “Central European Journal of Public Health” Hair loss in older men is linked to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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September 2000 in “The Lancet” Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
