28 citations
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November 2014 in “Current Diabetes Reports” This review discusses the complex links between polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance, and potential metabolic risks starting in adolescence, noting the need for early screening and treatment but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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November 2007 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses the impact, pathophysiology, and health risks of obesity and the metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovarian syndrome, emphasizing the potential life-saving benefits of recognition and treatment, but it reports no new results.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
60 citations
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May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This article discusses the association between hypertension and polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the need for managing related risk factors, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” This study suggests that incorporating laboratory tests into routine aesthetic procedures may improve result predictability and reduce risks, underscoring the importance of professional expertise in the evaluation process.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” In this study, higher dietary antioxidant intake was linked to a decreased risk of androgenic alopecia, while higher dietary inflammatory intake increased the risk, especially among women, although these links were influenced by metabolic syndrome presence.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that patients with AA who have more severe symptoms may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and arterial stiffness, suggesting a need for cardiometabolic disease screening.
1 citations
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January 1990 in “Insula-revista De Letras Y Ciencias Humanas” This review reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 28%-50% higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and more severe COVID-19 outcomes, linked to underlying metabolic and endocrine factors.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” In this case study, the authors reported a post-bariatric surgery patient who developed acne due to inappropriate vitamin supplementation, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and education on vitamin use to prevent complications in such patients.
October 2017 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the clinical features, risk factors, and management options for polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical findings; it underscores the importance of appropriate diagnosis and management to prevent complications.
June 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This meta-analysis found that patients with androgenetic alopecia have an atherogenic lipid profile, with higher LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, and lower HDL, potentially explaining increased cardiovascular risk.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, higher plasma leptin levels were associated with increased risk and severity of androgenetic alopecia in men, but further research is needed to understand the clinical implications.
271 citations
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June 2013 in “Human Reproduction” In this study, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among Han Chinese women aged 19-45 was found to be 5.6%, and PCOS was associated with increased metabolic risks, particularly in obese individuals.
19 citations
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March 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study established a normative free androgen index range of 0.7-6.4 and identified a cut-off value of 6.1 for reproductive-age women in southern China, highlighting hyperandrogenic women's increased metabolic disorder risks.
May 2020 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment approaches for non-scarring alopecia and acne, highlighting the role of genetic factors, androgens, and metabolic risks but reports no new clinical results.
85 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article proposes a hypothesis that hyperandrogenemia is the final common pathway for developing adolescent PCOS and emphasizes the importance of reducing androgen levels to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and infertility in adulthood.
1341 citations
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This study found that women with PCOS, especially those who are obese, showed higher oxidative stress and decreased antioxidant levels, correlating with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” This study found that prolonged inhibition of DGAT1 in mice and dogs led to atrophy of sebaceous glands, with mice also experiencing alopecia, suggesting potential skin-related risks for humans using DGAT1 inhibitors.
5 citations
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the role of glucocorticoids in treating severe inflammatory disorders and highlights their potential adverse effects, recommending dosage management to minimize these risks; no new clinical results are reported.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This paper reviews various vitamin deficiencies, including vitamin D, and highlights their potential health impacts. It does not report new research findings but discusses current recommendations and risks associated with these deficiencies.
April 2026 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This review highlights that effective management of PCOS-related dermatological issues, such as hirsutism and acne, requires a multidisciplinary approach involving hormonal therapies, metabolic interventions, and lifestyle changes.
In this study of Andean Ecuadorian women with PCOS, phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance, anovulation, and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found no direct association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome in the Chinese population, though AGA was closely linked with higher systolic blood pressure in men.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The book explains causes and treatments for common hair loss, its psychological effects, related health risks, and emphasizes early screening and lifestyle changes.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found significant associations between polycystic ovary syndrome and increased serum levels of reproductive hormones, as well as connections to infertility, hirsutism, and metabolic syndrome in Yemeni women.
November 2025 in “Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH” This study from Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital reported that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (38.7%) compared to the general population (12.9%), with a longer duration or severity of hair loss increasing their risk.
11 citations
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December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension” This joint position paper by several Polish medical societies examines guidelines and recommendations for managing conditions like obesity, hypertension, and liver disease, underscoring the importance of a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in treatment. Results are not explicitly reported.