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January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” Negative illness perceptions increase emotional distress, worsening OCD symptoms in alopecia areata patients.
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June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
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Higher alarin levels might link hair loss and metabolic syndrome.
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The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most COVID-19 patients in hospitals have androgenetic alopecia, more in men, suggesting a link between androgen sensitivity and severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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