January 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Serum AMH levels are a strong marker for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.
Androgenetic alopecia is more common in male Chinese adolescents and linked to rosacea, but doesn't affect quality of life.
May 2015 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.
247 citations,
August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
19 citations,
September 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of developing and worsening urinary problems in men.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and need specific interventions to improve it.
November 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” Eating habits may affect the duration of male pattern baldness.
120 citations,
June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
98 citations,
July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
13 citations,
February 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Men with hair loss have higher BMI, waist size, blood pressure, and are linked to smoking and inactivity.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical nursing studies” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lowers women's quality of life, especially mentally and socially, but nursing guidelines can improve their understanding of the condition.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “African Health Sciences” The Fatty Liver Index (FLI) may not be enough to rule out non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Menopause” Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.
September 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Genetic risk for PCOS can affect children's growth, metabolism, and development from early life into adulthood.
July 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” Low iron levels and obesity are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early-onset male baldness may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
January 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Prolactin levels and gene polymorphism are not linked to vitiligo severity but are related to BMI.
December 2022 in “Türk biyokimya dergisi” The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
December 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Osteopontin levels are higher in people with androgenetic alopecia and are linked to metabolic disorders.
15 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.
167 citations,
January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
111 citations,
November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
75 citations,
November 2007 in “Clinical endocrinology” Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
38 citations,
May 2006 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.
21 citations,
May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
19 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.