Androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome: from mechanisms to treatment strategies
- VernacularTitle:雄激素性秃发与代谢综合征的关联：从发病机制到治疗策略
- Author:
Jinran LIN
1
;
Hiochon LEONG
1
;
Qingmei LIU
1
;
Wenyu WU
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Alopecia; Androgenetic alopecia; Metabolic syndrome; Insulin resistance; Pathogenesis; Therapy
- From: Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(7):591-594
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of hair loss in humans, characterized by the patterned miniaturization of scalp hair follicles and shortened anagen phases. Recent studies have revealed a significant association between AGA and metabolic syndrome (MetS) . The hallmarks of MetS include abdominal obesity, impaired glucose metabolism, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. This commentary evaluates the epidemiological association between AGA and MetS, explores the underlying concurrent mechanisms, and discusses current and potential therapeutic strategies.
