February 2020 in “İstanbul medical journal” This study evaluated the effects of metformin, ethinyl estradiol/cyproterone acetate (EE/SA), and their combination on carotid intima-media thickness and various cardiovascular markers in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” In this study, patients with advanced androgenetic alopecia stages had higher carotid intima media thickness and worse aortic elasticity, suggesting a potential link to subclinical atherosclerosis.
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January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” This study found that premature hair whitening intensity is independently associated with increased carotid artery intima-media thickness, suggesting a link between hair whitening and cardiovascular risk.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, AA patients and healthy controls showed no significant difference in carotid intima-media thickness, but AA patients had higher diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose levels, indicating potential cardiovascular risks.