Can hypertension have an association with Androgenetic Alapecia (AGA) or hair loss? It's been proposed that both may be explained by the presence of hyperaldosteronism. Just to explain, aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the outer-section of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium and water and the release (secretion) of potassium in the kidneys. This increases blood volume and, therefore, increases blood pressure. This study concludes that elevated aldosterone levels may contribute, along with 'other mechanisms', the development of AGA and may explain the higher prevalence of hypertension. They further recommend that if you have hair loss, you should have your blood pressure checked and if high, seek the appropriate treatment.

After reviewing this study, my medical history showed I always had high blood pressure in my teens and years later I finally got it to a normal level. It's at that time my hair loss showed up. I guess I was a little late regulating my blood pressure.

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The British Journal of Dermatology Br J Dermatol 2009,Nov,01;161(5):1196-8