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GlossaryHypercholesterolemia (hyperlipidemia)

condition with elevated blood cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk

Hypercholesterolemia, commonly known as high cholesterol, is a condition characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. This can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. It can be influenced by genetic factors, diet, lifestyle, and other health conditions.

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research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia and Hyperlipidemia

2 citations, January 2005

Men with a certain type of hair loss (vertex type AGA) may have higher levels of bad fats (triglycerides) and lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL), suggesting they could be at risk for high fat levels in the blood (hyperlipidemia).

Alleviation of Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Myopathy by Nano Selenium/Nano CoQ10 Platform with Simvastatin in Hyperlipidemic Rats: Comprehensive Outlook

research Alleviation of Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Myopathy by Nano Selenium/Nano CoQ10 Platform with Simvastatin in Hyperlipidemic Rats: Comprehensive Outlook

January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.

research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Hyperlipidemia: A Comparative Study

December 2013 in “Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications”

research Oral Tofacitinib: A Promising Treatment in Atopic Dermatitis, Alopecia Areata, and Vitiligo

37 citations, October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.

research Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cognitive Behavioral Strategy

28 citations, August 2009 in “Nursing for Women's Health”

Cognitive behavioral strategies help women with PCOS make lifestyle changes to improve their health.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.