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July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
December 2013 in “Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications” People with androgenetic alopecia may have higher cholesterol and triglycerides, suggesting a higher risk of heart disease.
223 citations
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January 2000 in “BioFactors” Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.
136 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
119 citations
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November 2009 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
90 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
89 citations
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March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
81 citations
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May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
77 citations
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September 2001 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Men often look older due to greying hair and certain blood markers, while women look younger.
71 citations
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
67 citations
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February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.
60 citations
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May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.
52 citations
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
48 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
45 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
45 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with lichen planus have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their risk for heart disease.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.
31 citations
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
29 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with lichen planus are more likely to have dyslipidemia, especially higher triglyceride levels.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
28 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
28 citations
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July 2015 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with Lichen Planus, especially with mucosal involvement, are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome, which increases their risk for heart disease and diabetes.
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.
26 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
24 citations
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January 2010 in “Endocrine Regulations” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Measuring certain hormones can help predict metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
20 citations
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.