January 2012 in “Journal of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study found that more frequent shampoo use, high fat consumption, work pressure, and mental labor were associated with an increased risk of androgenic alopecia.
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In this study, researchers observed that while paradoxical hypertrichosis occurred after laser hair removal in some cases, using daily sun protection and diode laser SHR significantly reduced its incidence, with the periareolar area identified as a high-risk region.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study concluded that patients with type 3 acromegaly had higher comorbidities, greater disease activity, and increased mortality risk compared to those with type 1 and type 2 acromegaly, even after treatment adjustments.
In this study, data from the FAERS database indicated varied associations between certain medications and obstructive sleep apnea, with some biologics associated with a decreased risk of developing the condition.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study validated that the 20p11 genetic locus is associated with increased risk of androgenic alopecia in the Chinese Han population, suggesting shared genetic factors between Chinese and European populations.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Infection and Public Health” More symptoms during initial COVID infection increase the risk of long-term effects.
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August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this case-control study using the All of Us database, no significant association was observed between alopecia areata and venous thromboembolism after controlling for hypercoagulable risk factors.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) is associated with an increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with possible involvement of inflammatory pathways, suggesting PM as a modifiable environmental risk factor.
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.
In this study, undergraduate students were surveyed about hair loss, finding a 39.2% prevalence, mostly mild, with significant risk factors including female gender, family history, scalp conditions, sleep disorders, and depression.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics” This study found that adolescents carrying the HLA-B27 antigen who engaged in intense physical activity were more likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis, although not all predisposed individuals were affected, indicating other genetic and environmental factors might also play a role.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study suggests that the DNMT3B -579 G>T polymorphism may be a genetic risk factor for colorectal cancer in the Azerbaijani population.
August 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Science Strategic Management and Technology” This research introduces WomenCare, a web-based system using a machine learning model to predict PCOD risk by evaluating factors like age, BMI, and lifestyle habits; it aims to help women monitor their health but is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.
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June 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that, among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance was significantly associated with an increased risk of depression, even after accounting for factors like BMI.
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November 2024 in “AME Medical Journal” In this case study, scurvy was diagnosed in a middle-aged man on hemodialysis with food insecurity and undetectable vitamin C levels, highlighting the diverse risk factors and persistent challenges in managing vitamin C deficiency among patients with complex medical and social issues.
This case-control study found no significant link between androgenic alopecia or hypertrichosis and prostate cancer in Dravidian men from Tamil Nadu, suggesting different prostate cancer risk factors compared to Western populations.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” This study found that men with early-onset male pattern alopecia did not significantly differ from healthy individuals in cardiovascular and metabolic measures, but hsCRP and galectin-3 were linked to cardiovascular risk factors in those with the condition.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that the JAK1 rs310241 AG genotype is associated with a 4.6-fold increased risk of alopecia areata, whereas JAK2 polymorphisms showed no significant link, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility factor warranting further research.
February 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic features are key factors in predicting female pattern hair loss, and the developed nomogram model may help improve disease management by assessing these risks.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that in women irradiated for tinea capitis as children, greater hair loss severity was associated with an increased risk of various mental health issues, particularly social anxiety.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that the incidence of telogen effluvium nearly tripled during the pandemic, with significant increases in Hispanic and non-White populations, and suggested comorbidities combined with COVID-19 positivity may raise the risk.
September 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article explores potential risk factors for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and suggests that seborrheic dermatitis may play a role in its development, but it reports no new scientific findings.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study reported that postnatal environmental factors, such as childhood height and early hospitalization for immune-related diseases, were associated with an increased risk of testicular germ-cell tumor, with minimal observed variation between seminomas and non-seminomas.
June 2026 in “JAAD International” Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of hair loss.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study found six new genetic factors linked to early-onset androgenetic alopecia and its association with increased risk of Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
January 2026 in “Biology” This review discusses the complex genetic factors contributing to androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the variability in genetic risk across different populations and the emerging understanding of personalized treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Organ transplant recipients have a higher risk of skin cancer over time, atopic dermatitis skin shows unusual bacterial and fungal patterns, a new tool for measuring hidradenitis suppurativa severity was created, and gene expression changes in male baldness suggest new treatments.
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that female pattern hair loss was prevalent in 11.8% of women aged 30 and older and was associated with high fasting glucose, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptive use, and excessive ultraviolet exposure.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that in men with high genetic risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome, there was an associated increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and androgenic conditions, suggesting these genetic factors can act independently of ovarian function.