January 2017 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology&Otorhinolaryngology&Dermatology” This study found that early-onset male androgenetic alopecia is significantly associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights that lower testosterone in men and higher testosterone in women are linked to increased risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, with associated skin diseases indicating potential cardiovascular complications.
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This article discusses the link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome and emphasizes the need for monitoring these patients for cardiovascular disease risk, but it reports no new trial data.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that oral probiotic supplementation over 12 weeks may improve hair growth, skin condition, metabolic health, and stress responses in Chinese adults with hair loss and a high risk of metabolic syndrome.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that using renin-angiotensin system-targeting antihypertensive agents or statins is associated with reduced serum HER2 levels, which may influence the risk of metabolic syndrome in women.
37 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among middle-aged Korean women, those with metabolic syndrome had a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, while no significant association was observed in men.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” This study found that young women with PCOS had normal thyroid function but showed alterations in lipid metabolism, which may predispose unmarried women in this group to cardiovascular diseases.
December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” This study suggests that identified polymorphisms may serve as markers for assessing an individual's risk of developing prostate cancer.
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October 2014 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This report advances the hypothesis that finasteride and dutasteride inhibit 5α-reductase activities, potentially altering steroid metabolism and increasing the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and vascular disease.
11 citations
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November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” This review discusses the increased cardiometabolic risk associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for tailored management, but it reports no new results.
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January 2025 in “Clinical Nutrition” This study found that irregular breakfasts and late-night snacking were associated with a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and increased alcohol intake-related liver disease.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children were independently associated with increased metabolic risk.
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.
July 2025 in “Archives of Sexual Behavior” This study found that while men's facial appearance, specifically attractiveness and masculinity, correlated with cardiometabolic indicators like insulin resistance and triglycerides, these links disappeared after adjusting for factors such as age, adiposity, and testosterone levels, suggesting that facial cues do not reliably indicate metabolic health.
April 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that androgenetic alopecia may be a predictor of metabolic syndrome, emphasizing the importance of screening patients with severe hair loss for related health risks.
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This abstract reviews the characteristics and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and does not report new findings, highlighting the syndrome's multifactorial nature.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study supports evaluating metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in young males with advanced androgenic alopecia to potentially reduce future cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risks.
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study, elevated afamin concentrations were associated with metabolic syndrome in young women, particularly those with insulin resistance, suggesting a potential predictive role for afamin in metabolic risk assessment.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting an association that supports considering cardiovascular risk assessments in patients with this type of hair loss.
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April 2011 in “Physiological Research” In this review, the role of DHT in male-type obesity and metabolic diseases is discussed, with increased levels potentially exacerbating cardiovascular disease risk; the paper reports no new results.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This article discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride for prostate and hair loss treatments, suggesting risks may include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic issues.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Livers” This review highlights the connection between sex hormones and metabolic dysfunction, emphasizing how conditions like male hypogonadism and female hyperandrogenism can increase the risk and severity of hepatic steatosis, which often progresses alongside metabolic syndrome and elevates mortality risks.
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April 2021 in “Deneysel ve klinik tıp dergisi/Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Black Sea Region had higher levels of androgens, obesity, and insulin resistance, increasing their risk of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
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December 2011 This article discusses metformin's potential effects on clinical, metabolic, and hormonal parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and its role in reducing the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “University of Zadar Institutional Repository” This article reviews the association between androgenic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage associated health risks, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that among young males with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, particularly in those with severe hair loss, indicating a potential need for early screening and lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risks.
This study suggests a significant association between male androgenic alopecia and increased risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of clinical evaluation and lifestyle modifications in affected patients.