162 citations
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses how women with PCOS have an increased risk of insulin resistance and cardiometabolic features regardless of body fat, and calls for targeted prevention and management strategies.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Sciences and Health” This study observed that among men aged 18 to 35 with early onset androgenetic alopecia, those with severe grades and metabolic syndrome may face increased cardiovascular risks, highlighting the importance of screening and monitoring.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that AGA patients had higher serum and epidermal irisin levels, which were associated with metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and abnormal carotid intima media thickness, suggesting potential irisin resistance affecting cardiometabolic health.
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November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia, especially with a vertex pattern, may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in men.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.