20 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that lipin 1β expression in both visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue is significantly lower in PCOS patients compared to controls, suggesting its involvement in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance.
17 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
12 citations
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests a weak association between male-pattern baldness and some coronary heart disease risk factors, but does not support it as a strong indicator of coronary risk.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” In this study, single nucleotide polymorphisms in the RAB5B gene were linked to an increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and associated with specific microRNA binding sites.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that the FSHR Ser680Asn (rs6166) gene polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of PCOS in the examined population and could serve as a molecular biomarker for identifying risk.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Korea have different hair mineral patterns, notably reduced zinc levels, which negatively correlate with body mass index compared to normal controls.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that obese patients had higher prevalence and severity of skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and infections compared to those with normal BMI, which could help detect metabolic syndrome early.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Maturitas” Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki” This study found that among women with PCOS, 23% exhibited impaired glucose tolerance and 9% had type 2 diabetes, with age, BMI, and SHBG being key predictors of these glucose abnormalities.
1 citations
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January 2020 In this study, researchers found that serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome were not influenced by body mass index.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that males with a maternal history of androgenetic alopecia were significantly more likely to have female pattern hair loss, suggesting early screening might be beneficial.
This study observed that women with PCOS had significant differences in body composition and some physiological markers compared to healthy women, which may have implications for pregnancy outcomes and long-term health risks.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that inpatient dermatology consultations at a large tertiary care center led to treatment changes in 81.9% of cases, particularly improving management of complex cutaneous conditions associated with systemic diseases.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dermatology consultations in a tertiary care center led to treatment changes in most cases, especially for complex conditions potentially linked to systemic disease.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that inpatient dermatology consultations at a large tertiary care center often led to significant treatment changes, especially for complex skin conditions potentially linked to systemic diseases.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dermatology consultations in a tertiary care center often led to treatment changes, particularly for complex dermatologic conditions potentially linked to systemic disease.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that adolescent girls with PCOS experienced earlier thelarche and menarche compared to controls, and the authors suggest these patterns may relate to hyperandrogenism and increased body mass index.
June 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that psoriasis, acne, and androgenetic alopecia are associated with an atherogenic lipid profile, suggesting an increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, especially among psoriasis patients.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the prevalence of hyperandrogenic states in late adolescent and young females, revealing that these disorders often begin at a young age.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This study found that GAGS scores for acne were higher in younger women with PCOS and a lower BMI, but showed no association with levels of androgen hormones.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” This study found that women with PCOS who had a higher serum estrone-to-estradiol ratio were more likely to exhibit higher fasting insulin and postprandial glucose levels, even after adjusting for BMI and waist-to-hip ratio.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum homocysteine levels, which were positively correlated with BMI and smoking, suggesting it could be an early predictor for AGA diagnosis.
28 citations
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that Indian women with PCOS following a vegetarian diet had higher pro-inflammatory and lower anti-inflammatory marker levels compared to age and BMI-matched non-vegetarian counterparts.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study observed that in infertile females, those with PCOS had higher BMI, increased LH levels, and altered LH/FSH ratios compared to non-PCOS females, although no significant correlation was found between BMI and hormone levels among the PCOS group.
January 2025 in “Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” This study found that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was prevalent among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and was linked to higher BMI, waist/hip ratio, testosterone levels, and deranged lipid profile.
This study in women aged 28-38 after their first cesarean delivery found higher levels of inflammatory markers and metabolic disturbances, including elevated BMI and blood sugar, which may contribute to increased postpartum hair loss compared to healthy controls.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” This study found that acne, hirsutism, and other skin conditions are prevalent among Jordanian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, often linked to specific hormonal imbalances and higher BMI.
May 2026 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that relying solely on ferritin to assess iron status in young females with higher BMI may lead to inaccurate diagnoses of iron deficiency due to inflammation-related ferritin elevation.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that among Portuguese women with hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome was the most prevalent cause, associated with distinct hormonal features and higher BMI compared to controls.