Men with hair loss may have more body fat and different blood characteristics.
August 2021 in “Journal of maternal and child health” Obesity increases the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and anemia in women who can have children.
Balding men are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
January 2021 in “ISGE series” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes chronic inflammation affecting all body systems, but proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements can improve the condition.
March 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Fat tissue around hair follicles releases a growth factor that helps hair grow and develop color.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged adults.
3 citations
,
April 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” Young female athletes should be informed about health risks like menstrual issues and bone problems from excessive sports.
February 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.
2 citations
,
September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
93 citations
,
September 2014 in “Diabetes” Lack of 5α-Reductase type 1 can lead to insulin resistance and liver problems.
16 citations
,
February 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” CD34+ cells from fat tissue help form hair follicles and blood vessels in skin.
24 citations
,
May 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A circulating inhibitor caused insulin resistance, but clomiphene improved symptoms.
31 citations
,
January 2018 in “Pediatric annals” Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
3 citations
,
December 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Reversible hair loss in a ring pattern on the scalp may be linked to changes in leptin levels in fat tissue.
4 citations
,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
6 citations
,
October 2014 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improved many skin conditions in obese patients but caused hair loss in some and decreased facial oil and skin elasticity.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
2 citations
,
July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Men with early-onset hair loss have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
23 citations
,
August 1987 in “PubMed” The ferret had hyperadrenocorticism and other health issues like heart, liver, and kidney problems.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Adipose-derived stem cells may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
25 citations
,
January 2012 in “Proteome Science” Adipose stem cells show common protein changes as they grow, especially involving S100A6.
Many men with androgenic alopecia also have dyslipidemia.
March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
11 citations
,
January 1992 in “PubMed” TGF-beta 1 and IGF-II mRNA have specific patterns in pig subcutaneous tissue, affecting fat and muscle development.
5 citations
,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Premature hair greying may indicate a higher risk of metabolic problems.
3 citations
,
September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” Dermal white adipose tissue helps regulate hair growth, protect skin, and aid wound healing.