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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60-90 / 1000+ results research Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Analysis
Patients with alopecia areata might have a lower risk of stroke and possibly heart attack.
research Long-Term Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Fine Mapping of the Human AR/EDA2R Locus in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
research Association of Alopecia Areata with Atopic Dermatitis and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
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 Alopecia Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Antagonists: Description of 52 Cases and Disproportionality Analysis in a Nationwide Pharmacovigilance Database
Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
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 Sun-Protection Behaviors of Melanoma Survivors
Melanoma survivors are more likely to use sunscreen and seek shade than others, but less than half often use sunscreen and avoid the sun, and some still use tanning beds.
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 Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer: Findings from an Australian Case-Control Study
The conclusion is that there might be a link between certain types of baldness and prostate cancer, which could be due to shared hormonal pathways.
research Prevalence of Cervical Insufficiency in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.
research Medical Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
research A Meta-Analysis of the Evidence for Assisted Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Atrophic Acne Scars
Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.
research Calcipotriol Scalp Solution in the Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis: Comparative Efficacy with Coal Tar/Coconut Oil/Salicylic Acid Shampoo and Long-Term Experience
Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
research Association of Atopic Dermatitis With Autoimmune Diseases: A Bidirectional and Multivariable Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
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 Association of Gly972Arg Variant of Insulin Receptor Substrate-1 and Gly1057Asp Variant of Insulin Receptor Substrate-2 with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Chinese Population
The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
research Choice of Treatment for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that metformin is a first-line treatment for PCOS, particularly for restoring ovulation and increasing pregnancy rates, with other treatments depending on specific symptoms.
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
research Polymorphism of CAG and GGN Repeats of Androgen Receptor Gene in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Frequency and Associated Factors of Hair Loss Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hair loss is common in IBD patients, and some medications may lower the risk.
research Risk of Depression Associated with Finasteride Treatment
Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Major Adverse Cardiac Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with hidradenitis suppurativa have a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
research Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.