This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia is associated with higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome, atheroma plaques, and urinary symptoms related to prostate growth compared to controls.
1 citations
,
January 2022 in “Medical Science” This study found that patients with Alopecia Areata, particularly those with severe forms, exhibited higher triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-density lipoproteins, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk factors.
5 citations
,
January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that postmenopausal women with a history of hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea have a higher prevalence of several comorbidities, including heart and respiratory diseases, than those without these reproductive history markers.
5 citations
,
March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that one year after recovering from COVID-19, females without comorbidities reported long-COVID symptoms more frequently than males and experienced distinct cardiovascular differences, including lower arterial pressures and higher heart rates, despite fewer ECG abnormalities.
19 citations
,
April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that female patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are significantly more likely to have systemic lupus erythematosus compared to controls.