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June 2018 in “Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control” Women with PCOS may have higher bad cholesterol and are at risk for blood sugar issues; lifestyle changes are recommended.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Cureus” Women with PCOS have higher irisin levels, which may affect their metabolism and hormones.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher cholesterol and triglycerides.
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October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
28 citations
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March 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
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January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms” Ganoderma lucidum powder may help prevent skin cancer and lower cholesterol.
December 2025 in “Medicine” Glutamine may protect against alopecia areata, while certain cholesterol and glucose levels may increase risk.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to certain lipid levels, but its connection to coronary artery disease is unclear.
50 citations
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
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.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
Vitamin D deficiency and altered lipid metabolism may contribute to female hair loss.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
December 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Osteopontin levels are higher in people with androgenetic alopecia and are linked to metabolic disorders.
27 citations
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
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.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Omega-6 and LDL cholesterol increase the risk of hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Women with early onset androgenetic alopecia have worse lipid profiles.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pioglitazone combined with metformin or spironolactone improves PCOS symptoms and insulin resistance.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
March 2021 in “World rabbit science” Adding 0.2% taurine to Angora rabbits' diet improves wool production and overall health.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Kuntai capsules combined with nilestriol tablets effectively reduce perimenopausal symptoms and improve hormone levels.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Lancet” Hair loss may be linked to cardiovascular health problems.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Piptadeniastrum africanum and Cordia plathytyrsa can increase testosterone without major metabolic changes, but may affect triglycerides and creatinine.