The association of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in early-onset androgenetic alopecia in males: A case–control study | Zendy

Mukunda Ranga Swaroop | Zendy; B. T. Naveen Kumar | Zendy; BD Sathyanarayana | Zendy; Yogesh Devaraj | Zendy; J C Raghavendra | Zendy; Priyanka Kumari | Zendy

Open Access

The association of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in early-onset androgenetic alopecia in males: A case–control study

Author(s) -

Mukunda Ranga Swaroop,

B. T. Naveen Kumar,

BD Sathyanarayana,

Yogesh Devaraj,

J C Raghavendra,

Priyanka Kumari

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

indian journal of dermatology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395

H-Index - 36

eISSN - 1998-3611

pISSN - 0019-5154

DOI - 10.4103/ijd.ijd_724_16

Subject(s) - medicine , insulin resistance , metabolic syndrome , anthropometry , diabetes mellitus , blood pressure , endocrinology , insulin , gastroenterology

Men with premature androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are found to be susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome (MS), diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and also premature baldness can have a definite negative impact on self-image and self-esteem in these patients. The aim of this study was to assess the strength of association between MS and/or insulin resistance (IR) in males with early-onset AGA.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research