January 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss and thickness of the carotid artery, but those with hair loss may have thicker arteries. More research is needed.
February 2020 in “İstanbul medical journal” Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
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November 2016 in “PubMed” People with Lichen Planus have thicker carotid artery walls, but it's not solely due to Lichen Planus when other factors are considered.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.
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January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.