20 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” People with Alopecia areata often have lower Vitamin D levels, which might affect the severity of their condition.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Low vitamin D3 levels are significantly linked to hair loss, especially in female students.
15 citations,
May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
13 citations,
April 2009 in “PLOS ONE” No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.
13 citations,
March 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” Overexpressing SSAT in mice makes them highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, causing liver damage and high mortality.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgenetic alopecia is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which may be linked to the condition's severity.
6 citations,
November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” The study found that a specific genetic variation in the TNFα gene is significantly linked to Alopecia Areata in the Jordanian Arab population.
5 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” People with cutaneous Lichen Planus are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
5 citations,
November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin cream successfully treated a woman's skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
4 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Human Hypertension” Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels, and iron supplements could help.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Health science reports” People with certain skin conditions, especially androgenic alopecia, are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Kids with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels than healthy kids.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some pediatric Ewing's sarcoma patients may experience permanent hair loss after chemotherapy, and treatments might not fully restore hair.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
Hair chemicals don't cause SLE but may increase skin issues in those with SLE.
Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart problems.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia often have higher rates of metabolic, autoimmune, and atopic conditions, as well as anxiety and depression.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” Early onset hair loss is linked to low vitamin D, but severity isn't related to vitamin D levels.
Restolin Hair Supplement may help hair growth but lacks FDA approval and clinical trial evidence.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.