15 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatous plaques than control subjects, suggesting a need for cardiovascular screening in this group.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors than those without the condition, with variations by severity and type of hair loss.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that genetic risk factors for PCOS can lead to nonreproductive phenotypes in men, suggesting these effects are independent of ovarian function.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” This study reported that about one-third of post-COVID-19 patients experienced long-term symptoms, with women, older individuals, smokers, and those with specific blood groups at higher risk for complications.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review emphasizes the importance of identifying and modifying patient-related risk factors to reduce morbidity and mortality after gastric cancer surgeries but presents no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses how severe baldness in men is associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19, and highlights research suggesting antiandrogen medications may improve outcomes.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that women with frontal fibrosing alopecia have a significantly higher prevalence of rosacea compared to controls, particularly those with severe alopecia, and certain factors like perifollicular erythema, higher BMI, and lower progesterone levels were linked to increased rosacea risk.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” In this study, the authors reported that depression and anxiety are more prevalent in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to healthy women, reinforcing the need for routine mental health screening in this population.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” This study suggests that lisinopril's cardiometabolic effects are weaker in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness compared to those with normal hair growth.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This analysis from Egyptian researchers identified common risk factors associated with chronic telogen effluvium in children, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Selçuk tıp dergisi/Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, particularly women, had lower 2D:4D finger length ratios compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential link to prenatal androgen exposure and disease severity, though further prospective research is needed to confirm this hormonal impact.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “iScience” In a study on mice, researchers found that exposure to artificial light environments causing circadian misalignment impaired hair growth by reducing the hair growth rate during the anagen phase, suggesting these light conditions as a potential risk factor for hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Medicine” In this study, the ABO/Rh blood group distribution in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome was similar to that of healthy individuals, and there was no link with clinical or biochemical factors of PCOS.
This study in Saudi Arabia found that nearly half of participants had low knowledge about thyroid disease risk factors and symptoms, suggesting a need for improved health education programs to enhance public awareness in the Al-Baha region.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” This study in Saudi Arabia found that 59.70% of participants experienced hair shedding during or after COVID-19, with significant risk factors including being female, having a history of telogen effluvium, and receiving COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
January 2019 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal” This study found that acne prevalence varies among ethnic groups and is often linked to gynecological disorders in women, with hormonal changes as a common factor.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adding cell adhesion-linked gene expression variables improved the identification of patients with SLN metastases within 90 days of melanoma diagnosis compared to using clinicopathologic variables alone.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher levels of lipoprotein (a), a risk factor for coronary artery disease, compared to men with normal hair.
March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Playing computer games for a long time could increase the risk of deep vein clots in kids.
March 2026 in “Journal of Health Wellness and Community Research” In this study of young adults in Lahore, Pakistan, researchers reported a 55.2% prevalence of premature graying before age 30, commonly linked with factors like family history, nutritional deficiencies, hair loss, oily scalp, anxiety, and smoking.
November 2025 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” In this study, researchers observed that approximately 1.15% of dengue fever patients experienced alopecia, predominantly among females. The hair loss usually occurred during the recovery phase and was often identified as telogen effluvium, with lower platelet count and hematocrit levels potentially serving as risk factors.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Early-onset hair loss in Egyptian males is linked to genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors like smoking and diet.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This study in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, found that the majority of the general population has limited awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors, with only 21.8% demonstrating good knowledge about the disorders.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” This source reviews a range of sebaceous gland disorders, exploring their clinical characteristics, risk factors, and common treatments, including conditions such as sebaceous gland hyperplasia and acne vulgaris, and highlighting various therapeutic approaches.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 7.80% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced scarring alopecia, with mucocutaneous lesions and certain autoantibodies identified as risk factors, and some organ involvements and immunosuppressants as protective factors.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This research review discusses the potential link between androgenetic alopecia and increased cardiovascular risk but does not report any new experimental findings.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study concluded that smoking, stress, obesity, family history, exercise, hypertension, and unbalanced diet are significant non-genetic factors associated with androgenetic alopecia in Egyptian males.
This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia in men was associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid arteriosclerosis compared to controls.
176 citations
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June 2017 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” This review discusses the increasing prevalence of erectile dysfunction in young men and emphasizes the importance of identifying specific causes for effective management, reporting no new clinical results.
155 citations
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December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the researchers did not confirm previously reported links between AGA and smoking or benign prostatic hypertrophy, but found potential associations with alcohol consumption and lean body mass at age 21 that merit further investigation.