December 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Men with male pattern baldness have higher blood sugar, bad cholesterol, and ZAG protein levels than healthy men.
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December 2010 in “Zhonghua neifenmi daixie zazhi” AHST shows promise for treating type 1 diabetes but needs more research before widespread use.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism”
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibody levels are linked to alopecia areata severity.
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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.
June 1984 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Hair chromium levels might indicate chromium status and relate to glucose metabolism issues.
November 2007 in “Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Biomarkers” Higher C-peptide levels in African-American men and higher HbA1c levels in Caucasian men are linked to lower PSA levels.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of diabetes and its complications” Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
January 2004 in “Trace Elements Science” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher homocysteine levels may predict hair loss severity.
Glycosylated keratin levels in hair can help identify the onset of insulin-dependent diabetes.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Intermittent fasting improved blood sugar control in overweight adults with prediabetes.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” 8-OHdG may help diagnose and assess alopecia areata.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
A 5 cm hair sample can reveal blood type and keratin type for forensic use.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
13 citations
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April 1997 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Insulin-dependent diabetes alters hair's molecular structure, making it useful for studying diabetes effects.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” The Blood Glucose Management Service improved patient safety and outcomes in managing blood sugar in hospitalized patients.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Hematological ratios can effectively predict and manage alopecia areata severity.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Certain blood cell ratios are higher in kids with alopecia areata and might help predict the disease.
12 citations
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September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.
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November 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.
January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
October 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Troponin I may help detect heart problems in people with Androgenetic Alopecia.