14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Poor blood supply in hair follicles is linked to nutrient deficiency in patients with female pattern hair loss, and adding more nutrients could potentially fix this.
28 citations
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November 2007 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “PubMed” People with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Puerariae Lobatae Radix can reduce sebaceous gland size and secretion, potentially treating related skin conditions.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin bacteria help hair regrow by boosting cell metabolism.
43 citations
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January 2006 in “PubMed” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for male reproductive health, affecting hormone levels and tissue function.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks, possibly due to irisin resistance.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” People with cutaneous Lichen Planus are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Sciences and Health” Early-onset male hair loss may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
137 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
114 citations
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Zinc is crucial for nutrition, especially in patients with specific health conditions, and requires careful supplementation and monitoring.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
72 citations
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
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.
53 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” PCOS affects multiple organs and requires combined treatment with lifestyle changes, metformin, and oral contraceptives.
50 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
42 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.
32 citations
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.
28 citations
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February 2016 in “F1000Research” Understanding glycans and enzymes that alter them is key to controlling hair growth.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Immunology” Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
19 citations
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March 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.