10 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of genital Lichen sclerosus and autoimmune comorbidities in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a possible shared autoimmune process.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that female patients with alopecia areata, especially those with nail abnormalities and atopic diseases, have a higher prevalence of autoimmune disease comorbidities.
This review explores the risk factors, associated comorbidities, and psychological impacts of early-onset androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its complexity and potential implications for treatment response and overall health.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients have higher odds of certain comorbidities like ulcerative colitis and vitiligo, while showing lower odds for conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes compared to healthy controls.
August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” This review provides a detailed analysis of frontal fibrosing alopecia, focusing on its prevalence in postmenopausal Caucasian women, associated comorbidities, and potential autoimmune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors; it emphasizes the need for improved understanding to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
144 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that alopecia areata affects about 2% of people globally and is linked with psychiatric and medical comorbidities, highlighting its significant disease burden.
114 citations
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March 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that, among COVID-19 patients in South Korea, hypertension, diabetes, and other comorbidities significantly increased mortality risk, with the age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index being a strong predictor of death.
71 citations
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July 2018 in “Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões” This study found that bariatric surgery effectively treated morbid obesity and improved quality of life and the resolution of comorbidities for most patients.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.
15 citations
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April 2019 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This chapter reviews the pathogenesis, diagnosis challenges, associated comorbidities, and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This study reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially those with a hyperandrogenic pattern, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease compared to other PCOS patients, likely due to related metabolic comorbidities.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that a large proportion of US adults with physician-diagnosed alopecia areata experience substantial emotional and mental health comorbidities and report significant stigma across all disease severities, yet few are receiving counseling or therapeutic intervention.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” This review presents possible classifications of psychological disorders that significantly impact dermatology, along with their clinical characteristics and comorbidities, highlighting lesions as potential warning signs based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes.
147 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” This review discusses factors contributing to COVID-19 severity disparities, highlighting age, comorbidities, race/ethnicity, and gender, and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes understanding these mechanisms to address risk differences.
43 citations
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” This review discusses the International Evidence-Based PCOS Guidelines, which aim to improve diagnosis and management of PCOS and its associated comorbidities, noting the importance of early intervention and healthy lifestyle changes; it reports no new results.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” This study found that sensor-controlled scalp cooling was effective in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy, particularly in premenopausal patients and those without systemic comorbidities or additional medications.
20 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Asthma” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing asthma in older adults and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of addressing comorbidities and potential medication adverse events.
17 citations
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September 2024 in “The Indian Journal of Medical Research” This source explores long COVID syndrome and identifies risk factors like older age, female gender, and comorbidities such as diabetes. It mentions potential diagnostic biomarkers, highlights ongoing clinical trials, and emphasizes the importance of vaccines and rehabilitation in managing long COVID.
12 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that 70.1% of kidney transplant recipients experienced persistent symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome six months after infection, with older patients and those with more comorbidities being more affected.
10 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had similar total health care costs as those with atopic dermatitis, despite having fewer comorbidities and prescription medications overall.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that although Hispanic individuals in Northern Nevada faced socioeconomic disadvantages, their mortality rate from COVID-19 was lower than their non-Hispanic counterparts, who had more comorbidities.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that older patients with Cushing's syndrome had fewer typical symptoms of hypercortisolism, more comorbidities, and were more often treated conservatively compared to younger patients.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study presents the first documented case of a woman with Alström syndrome successfully conceiving and giving birth, highlighting the importance of managing systemic comorbidities during pregnancy.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” In this guideline update, researchers emphasized refining diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome using ultrasound or hormone levels, while highlighting a healthy lifestyle's importance without specific diet recommendations, and reviewed treatments with a focus on comorbidities and pregnancies from a Nordic standpoint.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” This study found that Finnish individuals with alopecia areata, especially those with significant hair loss, reported reduced well-being and significant comorbidities, highlighting unmet needs for treatment and professional support.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” This case report describes the first known instance of hereditary choreiform disorder associated with and aggravated by systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the need for vigilance in diagnosing co-existing autoimmune conditions.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “대한피부과학회지” This study observed that male pattern hair loss patients are getting diagnosed earlier and presenting with milder forms, possibly due to early puberty, and noted frequent familial predisposition and comorbidities like seborrheic dermatitis.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review highlights that poor therapeutic responses in female pattern hair loss involve multiple factors, including pharmacogenetic influences and comorbidities. It suggests a framework to improve outcomes by identifying the primary contributors and using personalized treatment strategies.
June 2026 in “Pathology & Oncology Research” In this study, the Orbis PAXMAN® scalp cooling system showed effectiveness and good tolerability in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients, particularly those receiving anthracycline-free chemotherapy, though the presence of comorbidities was linked to a higher risk of severe alopecia.
May 2026 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review article connects key systemic lupus erythematosus pathobiology with current therapies, emphasizes clinical strategies for managing comorbidities, and stresses multidisciplinary care, but it reports no new clinical findings.