Is there a link between baldness and heart health?

The researchers stressed the growing body of evidence linking baldness and premature greying to heart disease. “Baldness and premature greying should be considered risk factors for coronary artery disease. These factors may indicate biological, rather than chronological, age, which may be important in determining total cardiovascular risk. Currently, physicians use common sense to estimate biological age, but a validated scale is needed,” the scientists said.

“Men with premature greying and androgenic alopecia should receive extra monitoring for coronary artery disease and advice on lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, exercise, and stress management. Our study found associations, but a causal relationship needs to be established before statins can be recommended for men with baldness or premature greying,” they added.