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ArticleInternational journal of trichology

YKL-40 A Sensitive Biomarker for Early Androgenetic Alopecia and Early Hidden Metabolic Syndrome.

Doaa M Elhabak, Walid Abdel Abdel Halim

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Doaa M ElhabakDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
Walid Abdel Abdel HalimDepartment of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
Benha University · EG

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Abstract

backgroundAndrogenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common dermatological problem, Does the onset of the AGA matters in the general health? YKL 40 may have role in the pathogenesis of early AGA and associated metabolic syndrome (MS). YKL 40, released by many inflammatory cells and its biological role is not well known. AIM OF THE WORK: The estimation of serum level of YKL-40 in patients with AGA to detect its role in AGA and MS pathogenesis, onset and severity. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis case-control study, 100 individuals were enrolled in our study; 70 AGA patients and 30 healthy controls. We obtained an informed written consent from each individual prior the participation. AGA was diagnosed clinically, and onset was evaluated as early onset alopecia (by the age of 30 years or earlier), YKL-40 level was measured by ELISA technique.

resultsPatients showed highly significant higher serum YKL-40 level more than that of the healthy subjects (

conclusionsHigh serum YKL-40 considered not only a biomarker of early onset AGA but also considered a potential sensitive predictor for early onset MS development and severity in patients with early onset AGA.

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Androgenetic alopeciaInsulin resistance and YKL40metabolic syndrome

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