Cardiovascular Risk in Female Pattern Alopecia

Loss of hair is a common complaint and may lead to psychosocial problems. Hair loss may be a benign and transient process, or can be a serious and permanent problem. The majority of hair loss complaints seen in both males and females are caused by androgen-dependent or increased telogen hair shedding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum lipid profile in females with FPHL and their possible effect on the development of CAD in a sub- set of Egyptian patients. Fifty four females were enrolled in the study; twenty seven female patients with FPHL and twenty seven normal female participants as control group. Results of this study confirm that there is a true association between the high serum lipid levels and the female AGA but the pathogenetic link is still not clarified. This true association based on the presence of significant high values of TC,TG and LDL-C in females with AGA compared to age matched healthy females.