April 2011 in “Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” This study found that patients with alopecia areata may have higher rates of autoimmune disorders, particularly thyroid dysfunction, compared to the general population.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, significant correlations were observed between acanthosis nigricans and factors like free testosterone, DHEAS, fasting blood sugar, and BMI, as well as between hirsutism and elevated DHEAS, free testosterone, and BMI among patients with polycystic ovarian disease.
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July 2015 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with lichen planus, especially those with mucosal involvement, which is associated with increased cardiovascular and diabetes risk.
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August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that abdominal obesity was the primary predictive factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women, rather than the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that ginger supplementation significantly improved persistent hypothyroid symptoms and may aid in weight and lipid profile management in hypothyroid patients with normal TSH levels.