People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
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July 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” Patients with renal disease may develop vitamin A toxicity even with low-dose supplements.
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
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November 2024 in “Blood” PI3Kδ inhibition may effectively treat cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lipedematous scalp may be underdiagnosed and doesn't improve with finasteride.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Acanthosis nigricans is common in obese individuals, but not significantly linked to obesity type.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata patients don't have increased atherosclerosis risk, but may have higher cardiovascular risk due to smoking, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
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September 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be an initial symptom of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Nailfold dermoscopy is a simple, cheap way to check blood vessel changes in COVID-19 patients.
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December 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Insulin resistance can lead to skin problems like acne and psoriasis.
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November 1968 in “The Lancet” Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
August 2025 in “Journal of Polymer Science” AcD scaffolds improve tissue repair and regeneration by combining stem cells with a supportive matrix.
April 2024 in “African Journal of Biological Sciences” The patient with lupus and Degos' disease showed significant improvement with treatment.
January 2024 in “Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment” Anti-angiogenic drugs do not worsen COVID-19 severity in lung cancer patients.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata may increase the risk of hidden artery disease.
Diabetes might contribute to hair loss, but more research is needed.
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July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibodies are linked to more severe alopecia areata, suggesting screening for celiac disease in these patients.
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April 2009 in “Congestive Heart Failure” Sympathetic activation and venous tone are crucial for heart failure symptoms.
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September 2009 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Adrenal tumors can cause high progesterone levels, mimicking symptoms of high cortisol.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” More severe hair loss links to thicker heart fat, suggesting possible heart disease risk.
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July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” DDS treatment for LABD can cause severe side effects like anemia and hair loss, requiring careful monitoring.
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December 2010 in “American journal of transplantation” Some patients developed hair loss after islet cell transplant possibly due to their immune-suppressing medications.