4 citations
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March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin tags in severely obese people may indicate higher blood pressure and diabetes risk.
47 citations
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May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
28 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
April 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces bleeding risk during prostate surgery.
21 citations
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Persistent ED in Propecia users is not due to abnormal blood flow.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
176 citations
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June 2017 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
815 citations
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
January 2013 in “Yearbook of Urology” The Princeton III Consensus recommends assessing cardiovascular risk in men with erectile dysfunction and prioritizing heart health before treating ED, especially in those with potential heart disease.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
2152 citations
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November 2013 in “Urologia Internationalis” Many men under 40 with erectile dysfunction have organic causes like vascular issues, medication side effects, or hormonal problems.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A girl with type 1 diabetes developed a serious eye condition very early, suggesting the need for earlier eye checks and that early treatment can work well.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of varicose veins, especially in men, but not to major vascular diseases.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” High homocysteine levels in lupus may increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Prevent lower extremity arterial ulcers by screening for risk factors, using medical treatments, and involving interdisciplinary care.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
47 citations
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
January 2024 in “Biology of sex differences” Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” A man experienced skin death after a hair transplant, likely due to poor blood supply related to his smoking habit.
February 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Severe alopecia areata may increase the risk of heart-related diseases.
71 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.