November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
April 2022 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences” More severe hair loss worsens quality of life in men.
August 2021 in “Consilium medicum” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss, but treatments like minoxidil can help.
April 2021 in “Medical Science and Discovery” Early hair loss in men may signal broader health issues similar to PCOS in women.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” People with non-dipper hypertension have higher aldosterone levels, more strain on their heart's venous system, and increased risk of endothelial dysfunction.
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November 2016 in “PubMed” People with Lichen Planus have thicker carotid artery walls, but it's not solely due to Lichen Planus when other factors are considered.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
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January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Blood pressure that doesn't drop at night is linked to worse blood vessel function in people with high blood pressure.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” When treating older patients with both heart valve disease and heart muscle disease, doctors should create personalized treatment plans that address both conditions.
March 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
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October 1989 in “Circulation Research” The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
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May 1991 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
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January 2020 in “Diabetes” A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Higher aldosterone levels in urine are linked to a nondipper blood pressure pattern in healthy people.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” Convolvulus arvensis ethanolic extract can potentially promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
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September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.