Cardiovascular Disease and Hair Loss

Baldness and hair loss may be more than just a cosmetic issue. New studies show it could be a marker for cardiovascular disease. Men who experience premature grey hair and male pattern baldness are five times more likely to develop heart disease. The hair loss marker represents an even higher risk factor than the one posed with obesity. Coupled with other risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, hair loss can be a sign to take a look at cardiovascular health.

Hair loss has been also been associated with other conditions in the past such as insulin-resistance-associated disorders, such as obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. In men who are bald, high blood pressure was associated with an 80% increase in heart disease risk. Men with more severe hair loss developed more heart disease during the 11 years the study went on. Even mild and moderate male pattern baldness has been associated with increased risk of heart disease. Hair loss can signal a loss of circulation. This lack of circulation to hair follicles may be related to heart circulation as well. Another influencing factor may be elevated levels of male hormones, according to endocrinologists who examined the study’s findings. High levels of hormones can increase the hardening of the arteries and blood clotting.

If you believe your hair loss may be related to cardiovascular disease, talk to your doctor immediately. Other factors to discuss would be any family history of heart disease and high cholesterol. Avoid or quit smoking. Once you’ve begun to address your health issues and you’re interested in finding solutions for your hair loss, contact our team at Emerge Trichology Hair Restoration Center in Tampa, FL. Our knowledgeable and experienced trichologists are ready to help find custom solutions for your hair loss.