74 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
53 citations
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.
38 citations
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September 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.
38 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
36 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
30 citations
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September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
28 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
28 citations
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February 2008 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.
26 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” Dental erosion is common in adolescents and is linked to diet and higher socioeconomic status.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Different levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in women of different ages.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Migrants from certain regions had a higher risk of COVID-19 than Spaniards.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “European Urology” Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” More severe alopecia areata can lower quality of life.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology”
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Children with alopecia areata often have vitiligo, allergic asthma, ADHD, and low vitamin B12 and ferritin levels.
January 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Environmental conditions can affect toxic mineral levels and gut bacteria in working dogs.
September 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Alopecia areata is linked to immune system differences, with specific biomarkers like CXCL9 and CXCL10 being key for diagnosis and potential treatment targets.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of blood clots.
June 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.
February 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Critical Care” Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.