January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Aortic aneurysm treatment has shifted to less invasive methods, improving safety and outcomes.
27 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men with a certain type of hair loss (AGA) have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol levels, making them more likely to get heart disease.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CAR is a useful marker for assessing alopecia areata severity.
December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Higher levels of CCL7 are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
January 2023 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” Alopecia patients have a higher risk of heart disease.
November 2021 in “Circulation” SCAD can indicate ANA-negative lupus, especially in women with unusual symptoms.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “Brain and Behavior” The HtrA1L364P mutation causes brain dysfunction and blood vessel damage.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
January 2024 in “Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo” Long-term diabetes, smoking, and poor blood sugar control increase the risk of artery disease in diabetic retinopathy patients.
October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The study found a unique vein pattern around the aorta and two arteries in the right kidney.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
50 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” Men who go bald before 30 may have a higher risk of heart disease.
July 2014 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Visible and invisible changes on the face and hands can indicate heart problems, and manual hand stimulation can relieve chest pain.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Androgenetic alopecia doesn't increase the risk of heart-related health issues.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Lancet” Hair loss may be linked to cardiovascular health problems.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “Circulation” Cardiovascular disease deaths decreased but still caused one-third of U.S. deaths in 2007, with high rates of hypertension, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.
June 2023 in “Medeniyet medical journal” People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cholesterol in both sexes and obesity in women.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata patients may have higher cardiovascular risk factors, so screening for metabolic syndrome components is suggested.
People with alopecia areata have more inflammation but similar heart risk as healthy people.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Rheumatoid arthritis can rarely cause bilateral facial nerve palsy linked to p-ANCA positive vasculitis.
May 2023 in “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” Finasteride may slow down heart disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation.