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.

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.