TLDR Men with hair loss may have more body fat and different blood characteristics.
This cross-sectional study conducted in Baghdad, Iraq, involved 100 male participants, half with hair loss and half without, aged 20–40 years. The study found that men with hair loss had significantly higher body fat mass and haematocrit levels, and lower blood pressure compared to those without hair loss. These findings suggest potential links between metabolic and hematologic changes and hair loss, indicating that obesity and altered blood characteristics may be associated with baldness. The basal metabolic rate did not differ significantly between the groups.
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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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September 2020 Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
