Prevalance of Metabolic Syndrome in men with androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study.

Autor: Saif, Muhammad Ajmal, Luqman, Naima, Asgher, Rabia, Amin, Amara, Iftikhar, Arooba
Zdroj: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p357-362, 6p
Abstrakt: Introduction In the last twenty years, evidence has revealed a connection between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, along with its related conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by the presence of hypertension, abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, impaired fasting glycemia, and insulin resistance, and it has been linked to an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in men with androgenetic alopecia. Methods This cross-sectional study was done at the Department of Dermatology, Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur from August 2, 2018 to February 1, 2019.The study involved 95 male participants aged between 20 and 50 with androgenetic alopecia. Exclusions were made for individuals with alopecia areata or psoriasis, those with chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic liver disease (CLD), and those undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Informed written consent was obtained, and the researchers assessed five components of metabolic syndrome. Results The study included participants between the ages of 20 and 50, with an average age of 34.07±6.36 years. Most participants, 61 individuals (64.21%), were between 20 to 35 years of age. The average duration of androgenetic alopecia was 6.31±2.46 months, while the mean height, weight, and BMI were 166.19±11.24 cm, 76.33±7.57 kg, and 26.19±4.57 kg/m², respectively. The study found that 16 individuals (16.84%) with androgenetic alopecia had metabolic syndrome. Conclusion This study concluded that there is a substantial prevalence of metabolic syndrome among men with androgenetic alopecia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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