73 citations
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May 2011 in “Annals of Epidemiology” This study found that childhood use of hair oils and perms was associated with earlier onset of menarche among women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
58 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that male pattern baldness in European males is strongly heritable and associated with genetic markers linked to earlier puberty, bone density, and pancreatic function.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that female pattern hair loss was prevalent in 11.8% of women aged 30 and older and was associated with high fasting glucose, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptive use, and excessive ultraviolet exposure.
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July 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses factors influencing the earlier onset of puberty, such as obesity and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and emphasizes the need for further research and public health policy development.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that adolescent girls with PCOS experienced earlier thelarche and menarche compared to controls, and the authors suggest these patterns may relate to hyperandrogenism and increased body mass index.