71 citations
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June 2006 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that in young Taiwanese women with PCOS, low sex hormone-binding globulin levels were associated with low HDL cholesterol levels, independent of insulin resistance and obesity.
January 2026 in “Medicine” This study found that elevated LDL-C levels increased the risk of developing androgenic alopecia, whereas HDL-C levels showed no significant effect.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that low levels of HDL cholesterol and IGF-1 were associated with a higher risk of hair loss in middle-aged women, but causal relationships remain uncertain.
36 citations
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November 1995 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study found that a low dose of flutamide, both alone and combined with an oral contraceptive, effectively reduced hirsutism in women, with the combination showing more lasting effects post-treatment.
45 citations
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June 2012 in “JRSM Cardiovascular Disease” In this study, premature coronary artery disease in Indians under 40 was linked to factors like dyslipidemia, low HDL-C, smoking, and central obesity, with cutaneous markers significantly associated.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found no significant association between metabolic syndrome and lichen planus, but hypertension, triglycerides, and low HDLC levels were significantly associated with lichen planus.
This study found that patients with lichen planopilaris exhibit a higher pro-atherogenic lipid profile and elevated atherogenic indexes, suggesting a need for increased cardiovascular and lipid monitoring in these individuals.
April 2023 in “International journal of medical and biomedical studies” This study observed that among 126 Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, 29.4% had metabolic syndrome, with higher severity of alopecia correlating with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome components such as obesity and hypertension, suggesting early screening for metabolic risks could be beneficial.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to controls without the condition.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study observed that many women with PCOS had unfavorable lipoprotein profiles, mostly moderate changes in triglycerides, HDL, and LDL cholesterol, with small LDL particles not being rare and potentially aiding risk assessment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This study observed that women with PCOS exhibited higher levels of triglycerides, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, total testosterone, DHEAS, and LH/FSH ratio, and lower HDL cholesterol compared to healthy controls, with these markers varying across different PCOS phenotypes.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study found that women with PCOS and factors like primary infertility, familial history of type 2 diabetes, and specific lipid profiles tend to have less favorable fertility treatment outcomes.
December 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This study found a higher prevalence of lipid abnormalities in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, especially in severe cases, highlighting the need for early screening and treatment to prevent cardiovascular complications.
January 2015 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found statistically significant associations between female androgenetic alopecia and certain components of metabolic syndrome, such as increased waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia, in the Kashmiri population.
This study found that androgenetic alopecia in men was significantly associated with dyslipidemia, particularly in more severe cases, suggesting it could be a marker for systemic illness.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body powder improved cholesterol profiles and hair follicle health in rats exposed to a tumor-promoting agent, suggesting potential chemopreventive properties against skin abnormalities.
October 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” In this study examining male patients with androgenetic alopecia, 63.1% were found to have dyslipidemia, with more severe hair loss significantly associated with higher lipid abnormalities, suggesting a link to cardiovascular risk factors.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study found that patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher levels of fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol, suggesting an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease.
45 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that both men and women with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C and lower HDL-C levels than controls, suggesting increased dyslipidemia prevalence.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” In this study, women with androgenetic alopecia showed higher cholesterol levels and carotid artery thickness, suggesting a potential link between female AGA and cardiovascular disease.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This meta-analysis found that patients with androgenetic alopecia have significantly abnormal lipid profiles, which could contribute to the link between this condition and cardiovascular diseases.
8 citations
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April 1990 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study found that a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol over one year did not affect glucose tolerance but increased total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in patients with moderate hyperandrogenism.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that women with PCOS had higher body fat and worse insulin resistance than non-PCOS women, with body composition influencing metabolic profiles independently of PCOS status.
May 2026 in “Global Translational Medicine” This study found that ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) leaves significantly improved lipid profiles and increased body weight in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia rats, suggesting potential anti-hyperlipidemic effects and modulation of body weight through metabolic activity.
September 2023 in “PubMed” This study reviewed baricitinib's efficacy and safety for treating alopecia areata and found that more patients achieved significant hair regrowth with baricitinib compared to placebo in two phase III trials. Mild to moderate side effects were reported, with additional study suggested for long-term effects.
29 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with lichen planus were significantly more likely to have dyslipidemia, particularly with higher triglyceride levels.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that patients with oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reactions have higher levels of serum cholesterol and LDL-C than healthy individuals, suggesting a potential elevated risk for cardiovascular disease.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Iraqi male bodybuilders abusing anabolic androgenic steroids experienced significant changes in sex hormones, liver and kidney function, and lipid profiles compared to non-AAS-using controls.
May 2012 in “15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1mg finasteride tablets for 6 months can lower good cholesterol (HDL) and raise triglycerides in men with hair loss.