5 citations
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January 2019 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” A high fiber, low glycemic diet, exercise, and stress management can help reduce PCOS symptoms.
155 citations
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October 2002 in “The FASEB Journal” Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
7 citations
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October 2008 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Aggressive immunosuppressive treatment improved a woman's severe heart condition linked to autoimmune disease.
2 citations
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June 2009 in “The Nurse practitioner” Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.
19 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
Zinc, chromium, and magnesium levels in hair might indicate metabolic health.
35 citations
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August 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain metabolites may help diagnose and predict polycystic ovary syndrome.
37 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Women under 55 with hair loss (AGA) may have a higher risk of heart disease (CAD).
May 2014 in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Higher levels of chromium, selenium, and copper in hair are linked to increased insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” A patient had both chronic lupus and systemic scleroderma, requiring careful treatment to manage symptoms.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Lichen planus is not linked to metabolic syndrome, but it is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
45 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Obese people have more skin problems like stretch marks and infections, which get worse with higher obesity levels.
May 2025 in “Nutrition and Diabetes” High 1-hour plasma glucose in PCOS increases risks of metabolic issues and gestational diabetes.
7 citations
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.
1 citations
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January 2024 Long COVID affects many body systems and needs careful management.
March 2025 in “Pakistan journal of physiology.” Many women with female pattern hair loss also have metabolic syndrome.
January 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Managing PCOS effectively requires focusing on psychological health, lifestyle changes, and medication.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
38 citations
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March 2024 in “World Journal of Experimental Medicine” Obesity worsens wound healing, and more research is needed to understand why.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Cancers” Diabetes may lower the risk of prostate cancer.
November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
March 2013 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” 9 citations
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February 2007 in “JAMA” PCOS is a common inherited condition causing cysts, irregular periods, and increased diabetes risk in women.
28 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.