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impairment of liver function or structure affecting overall health

Liver disease, also known as hepatic disease or hepatopathy, refers to any condition that impairs the function or structure of the liver. This can include a wide range of disorders such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain, and swelling. The liver is crucial for detoxifying the blood, producing vital proteins, and aiding in digestion, so any impairment can have significant health consequences.

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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Is Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia in Adults With Stronger Effects in Women and Unhealthy Lifestyles

research Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is associated with androgenetic alopecia in adults with stronger effects in women and unhealthy lifestyles

November 2025 in “Scientific Reports”

Liver disease is linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with unhealthy lifestyles.

research Long-lived proteins and DNA as candidate predictive biomarkers for tissue associated diseases

3 citations , March 2024 in “iScience”

Long-lived proteins may predict age-related diseases.

research The Effects of Androgens on T Cells: Clues to Female Predominance in Autoimmune Liver Diseases?

34 citations , July 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

research Skin Manifestations Associated with Autoimmune Liver Diseases: a Systematic Review

26 citations , October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology”

Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.

Progressive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease from a Young Age Due to a Rare Genetic Disorder, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

research Progressive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) from a Young Age Due to a Rare Genetic Disorder, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

December 2024 in “Livers”

Recognizing rare causes of MASLD is crucial for effective treatment and preventing complications.

Clinical Usefulness of Non-Invasive Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Risk Assessment Methods in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to MRI Examination with the Ideal IQ Sequence

research Clinical Usefulness of Non-Invasive Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Risk Assessment Methods in Patients with Full-Blown Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to the MRI Examination with the Ideal IQ Sequence

September 2022 in “Biomedicines”

Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

research Autoimmune Liver Disease In Children

January 2021 in “Pediatric Oncall”

Autoimmune hepatitis in children often affects girls and can be treated successfully with medication.

research The association between serum zinc levels and subjective symptoms in zinc deficiency patients with chronic liver disease

January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition”

Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.

High Circulating Estrone and Low Testosterone Correlate with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Men with Advanced Liver Disease

research High circulating oestrone and low testosterone correlate with adverse clinical outcomes in men with advanced liver disease

17 citations , March 2016 in “Liver international”

Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.

research Comparison of Fatty Liver Disease in Men with and without Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2021 in “Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences”

Men with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) are more likely to have fatty liver disease than those without hair loss.

research Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in young adult Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome

3 citations , January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal”

Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.

research Finasteride and Methadone Use and Risk of Advanced Hepatitis C Related Liver Disease

2 citations , June 2012 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences”

Finasteride and methadone don't increase advanced liver disease risk in HCV+ male veterans.

research Predictivity of fatty liver index for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in lean females with polycystic ovary syndrome

2 citations , April 2022 in “African Health Sciences”

The Fatty Liver Index (FLI) may not be enough to rule out non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Increased androgen bioavailability is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

119 citations , November 2009 in “Human Reproduction”

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

research Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovary syndrome

114 citations , January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology”

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

research The Association of Hispanic Ethnicity with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

16 citations , April 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics”

Hispanic women with PCOS are more likely to have liver diseases like NAFLD and NASH.

Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

research Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

14 citations , August 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.

Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Liver Disease in Early Adulthood: A Heterogeneous but Representative Regional Cohort Study

research Outcomes of paediatric patients with chronic liver disease in early adulthood: A heterogeneous, but representative, regional cohort study

1 citations , June 2022 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health”

Young adults who had liver disease as children often experience significant health problems and frequently need transplants.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Androgen Excess, and the Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women: A Longitudinal Study Based on a United Kingdom Primary Care Database

research Polycystic ovary syndrome, androgen excess, and the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women: A longitudinal study based on a United Kingdom primary care database

114 citations , March 2018 in “PLOS Medicine”

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Correlation with Metabolic Syndrome

research PREVALENCE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME AND ITS CORRELATION WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME

35 citations , May 2015 in “Arquivos De Gastroenterologia”

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.

research Beyond hair loss: Exploring the link between alopecia areata and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

March 2026 in “Tropical Doctor”

Alopecia areata and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease might be linked, but more research is needed.

research SAT-130 Estrogen deficiency in patients with reduced fat mass as a cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Low estrogen due to poor nutrition can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

research A Study on The Proportion/Hospital Based Prevalance of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Diagnosed Cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Seen in A Tertiary Care Centre of Bihar

January 2025 in “Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology”

NAFLD is common in women with PCOS and may signal metabolic syndrome.

research Stigmata of Liver Disease in a Cirrhotic Patient

January 2019 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Images”

The patient showed signs of liver disease due to alcohol use but didn't need treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture.

research Association between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Concentration of Copper and Zinc in Hair Tissue in Korean Adults

June 2018 in “Korean Journal of Family Practice”

research Reflecting on the intersectionality of lived experiences of dermatological diseases and the WHO Framework for meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, and mental health and neurological conditions

October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Integrating lived experiences into health frameworks is crucial for addressing skin diseases and mental health effectively.

research Recent advances in single-cell engineered live biotherapeutic products research for skin repair and disease treatment

1 citations , December 2023 in “npj biofilms and microbiomes”

Single-cell engineered biotherapeutics show promise for skin treatment but need more research and trials.