research Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Not Useful as an Indicator of Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Low Iron Stores: A Risk Factor for Excessive Hair Loss in Non-Menopausal Women
Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.
research The Association Between Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation and Skin Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966
Adults with certain skin conditions may have higher levels of inflammation in their body.
research Risk Factors and Characterization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in Patients With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
research Association Analysis of Estrogen Receptor Beta Gene (ESR2) Polymorphisms with Female Pattern Hair Loss
ESR2 gene variations may be linked to female pattern hair loss.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Alopecia Areata and Their Relation to Disease Activity, Severity, and Clinical Subtype in Turkish Patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research Vertex Balding, Plasma Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3, suggesting these factors might be important in male pattern baldness.
research Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Well-Being Among a 63-Year-Old Cohort of Women With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Finnish Population-Based Study
Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
research Evaluation of BMI as a Risk Factor for Complications Following Gender-Affirming Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.
research The Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and Hirsutism Among Filipino Women
An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: A Prospective Study
Taking tamsulosin or finasteride and being older increase the risk of floppy iris during cataract surgery.
research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Skin Lesion Distribution and Characteristics in Black Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes and Nationality: Results from a Nationwide Registry in Kuwait
Non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients had worse health outcomes than Kuwaitis, likely due to poorer socioeconomic conditions.
research Ovarian Morphology Is Associated With Insulin Resistance In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research The Degree of Premature Hair Graying as an Independent Risk Marker for Coronary Artery Disease: A Predictor of Biological Age Rather Than Chronological Age
Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With Less Dietary Soy, Higher Blood Vanadium, and rs1160312 Polymorphism in Taiwanese Communities
Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
research Prevalence and Factors Associated with Neonatal Occipital Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
The study concluded that neonatal occipital alopecia is common, not caused by physical friction, and usually resolves on its own without treatment.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance Syndrome Among Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study from Central Vietnam
Many infertile women with PCOS in Central Vietnam have metabolic or insulin resistance syndrome, with obesity and older age increasing the risk.
research Menstrual Cycle Alterations During Adolescence: Early Expression of Metabolic Syndrome and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
research Acute Telogen Effluvium Onset Event Is Associated With The Presence Of Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Potential Therapeutic Implications
ATE is linked to FAA, and treatment depends on cause; minoxidil helps, finasteride may worsen.
research MC4R Variants rs12970134 and rs17782313 Are Associated with Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
Certain MC4R gene variants are linked to higher BMI in obese women with PCOS but do not cause PCOS.
research Mediterranean Diet: Fresh Herbs And Fresh Vegetables Decrease The Risk Of Androgenetic Alopecia In Males
Mediterranean diet with fresh herbs and vegetables lowers male hair loss risk.
research Interactions Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Determine Distinct Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction: A Latent Class Analysis
Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
research A Functional Polymorphism in Interleukin-1α (IL1A) Gene Is Associated with Risk of Alopecia Areata in Chinese Populations
A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research Prevalence and Clinical Predictors of Insulin Resistance in Reproductive-Aged Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is found in 20% of Thai women with PCOS, with age, waist size, skin changes, and abnormal blood fats increasing the risk.
research Finasteride Use and Acute Pancreatitis in Taiwan
No clear link between finasteride use and acute pancreatitis risk.