January 2021 in “The Ochsner journal” In this study, researchers found a significant association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications and alopecia universalis in children, although this finding was based on a small sample size.
46 citations
,
August 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that lifestyle factors such as diet, personal history, and psychological stress may be linked to the development of adult female acne, based on observed associations in a case-control setting.
45 citations
,
February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.
28 citations
,
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.
26 citations
,
October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that high frequency use of sunscreen is associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia among women attending a specialist hair clinic in Australia.
22 citations
,
August 2014 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study suggests that the use of finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis diagnosis, particularly at higher doses.
19 citations
,
April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that female patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are significantly more likely to have systemic lupus erythematosus compared to controls.
16 citations
,
November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that lack of sleep, increased physical activity, and alopecia were associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 infection, while low-dose alcohol intake, hand hygiene, and daily fruit consumption were linked to reduced morbidity.
14 citations
,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that low BMI may increase the risk of developing chilblains in individuals exposed to cold weather, with many patients experiencing recurrent lesions each winter.
4 citations
,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher body mass index, fat mass percentage, and skinfold thickness compared to women without PCOS.
4 citations
,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
1 citations
,
August 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This population-based study found a significant association between alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroid diseases, including Hashimoto's and Graves' disease, confirming a higher prevalence of these conditions in individuals with alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this case-control study using the All of Us database, no significant association was observed between alopecia areata and venous thromboembolism after controlling for hypercoagulable risk factors.
1 citations
,
April 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study found higher serum prolactin levels in patients with psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata compared to controls, and prolactin levels correlated with disease severity in psoriasis and alopecia areata but not vitiligo.
March 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” In this case-control study, researchers observed that women with female pattern hair loss exhibited significantly lower serum IGF-1 levels than controls, while IGFBP-3 levels showed no significant difference, suggesting a potential role for IGF-1 in the condition.
February 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic features are key factors in predicting female pattern hair loss, and the developed nomogram model may help improve disease management by assessing these risks.
June 2025 in “The Senior Care Pharmacist” This study observed that certain medications, including antipsychotics, non-sedating antidepressants, and finasteride, were associated with a higher risk of inpatient falls among older adults at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center compared to matched controls.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant association between alopecia areata and systemic lupus erythematosus, with a particularly strong link observed in children.
May 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, researchers reported a significant association between COVID-19 infection or vaccination and the development of new-onset lichen planus, suggesting these events, particularly infection, may act as triggers for the condition.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia were less likely to report treatment improvement and more commonly associated with certain hairstyling practices compared to those with other scarring alopecias.
January 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of prediabetes and obesity compared to healthy controls, suggesting the importance of regular screening and early management of these conditions in this population to mitigate associated health risks.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that male patients with androgenetic alopecia were associated with an increased risk of varicose veins, but not other major vascular diseases.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that vitamin D deficiency was significantly more prevalent among men with androgenetic alopecia in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India, than in age-matched controls, suggesting a potential link between vitamin D levels and the condition's pathogenesis.
December 2023 in “Archives of iranian medicine” This study used hair samples to assess mineral levels and found that higher iron status may be associated with an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, while no significant associations were observed for copper and magnesium levels in this cohort.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined medical comorbidities and medications among women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, contributing insights for comprehensive treatment strategies, but does not report new clinical results.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found no significant association between metabolic syndrome and lichen planus, but hypertension, triglycerides, and low HDLC levels were significantly associated with lichen planus.
This study found that young adults, particularly females, experiencing diffuse hair fall had significantly lower Vitamin D3 levels compared to their age-matched healthy counterparts.
11 citations
,
October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia was not associated with increased sexual dysfunction compared to an age-matched control group.
27 citations
,
February 2014 in “BMC Cancer” The EPICAP study aims to investigate various factors influencing prostate cancer, including circadian disruption, inflammation, hormonal and metabolic factors, and genetic susceptibility, and reports no new clinical results.