Causal Effects of Omega-6 and LDL-C on Androgenetic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Overview

Journal Skin Res Technol

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Aug 14

PMID 39138832

Authors

Liu Peilong

Zhao Quanlin

Gu Shuqing

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Abstract

Background: Increasing studies have reported a causal relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and lipid-related metabolites. However, the relationships between HDL-C, LDL-C, Omega-6, and Omega-3 with AGA remain unclear. Some research findings are even contradictory. Therefore, we designed this study to explore this issue.

Methods: In this study, we selected seven exposure factors, screened SNPs with significant associations, removed linkage disequilibrium and weak instrumental variables, and conducted bidirectional MR analysis.

Results: The study found that omega-6 and LDL-C, especially total cholesterol in medium LDL and total cholesterol in small LDL, are risk factors for the occurrence of androgenetic alopecia.

Conclusion: In summary, we found that various lipid-related metabolites have a causal relationship with the occurrence of androgenetic alopecia, providing new insights into the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia and offering references for clinical treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

Citing Articles

Causal effects of omega-6 and LDL-C on androgenetic alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.

Peilong L, Quanlin Z, Shuqing G Skin Res Technol. 2024; 30(8):e70000.

PMID: 39138832 PMC: 11322220. DOI: 10.1111/srt.70000.

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