People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
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January 2022 in “Medical Science” People with Alopecia Areata have a higher risk of heart-related health issues.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Females are more likely than males to experience long-COVID symptoms and heart issues.
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
March 2023 in “Cellular Molecular and Biomedical Reports” The study found that heart disease is common in people with PCOS and that being overweight is a major risk factor; lifestyle changes and medication are important for management.
November 2024 in “Thrombosis Journal” Skin diseases like alopecia areata and psoriasis may be linked to blood clotting issues and heart problems.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
December 2022 in “BioScientific review” PCOS is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and increases the risk of heart and metabolic issues.
December 2020 in “Ambiance in Life” Women with hair loss may have higher heart disease risk.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with primary scarring alopecia have higher risks of other health issues like vitamin D deficiency and thyroid disease.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks, possibly due to irisin resistance.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” BPH is common in older men and often occurs with other age-related health issues.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of varicose veins, especially in men, but not to major vascular diseases.
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August 2021 in “Microorganisms” Higher ACE2 levels in certain tissues may worsen COVID-19 in people with other health issues, especially older adults.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Good medication adherence improves quality of life in subclinical thyroid disorder patients.
June 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Scarring alopecia is linked to higher rates of vitamin D deficiency, metabolic issues, mental health problems, thyroid disease, and other health conditions.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS affects many aspects of health, not just fertility, and needs comprehensive treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early physical exams are crucial for timely Klinefelter syndrome diagnosis.
October 2023 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” Alopecia areata often appears on the scalp and is linked to various health issues, needing thorough evaluation.
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April 2024 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS are crucial to reduce health risks and costs.
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July 2022 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homoeopathic treatment may help manage polycystic ovarian syndrome.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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December 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Age affects how certain proteins involved in COVID-19 infection are expressed in mice, but sex hormones and heart injury do not.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The book explains causes and treatments for common hair loss, its psychological effects, related health risks, and emphasizes early screening and lifestyle changes.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand hair loss in men and to find new treatments.