September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Lichen planus is not linked to metabolic syndrome, but it is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Green tea extract increases lipid production in human sebaceous gland cells.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
July 1993 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dicentrine reduced heart disease risk factors in rats, T-588 protected mice brains without side effects, Provir blocked herpes virus and lessened mouse symptoms, and LY191704 could treat hair loss and prostate issues.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” Scalp fungi and sebum differences may affect hair loss in men.
June 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Psoriasis, acne, and hair loss are linked to unhealthy cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk.
January 2021 in “Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science” Men with certain patterns of hair loss, especially the U pattern, are more likely to develop insulin resistance.
December 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Osteopontin levels are higher in people with androgenetic alopecia and are linked to metabolic disorders.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Many men with male pattern baldness have abnormal blood fat levels, which may raise their risk of heart disease.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
9 citations,
December 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a major health issue for women in Egypt, affecting 14% of fertile women and 37.5% of infertile women.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair loss may signal metabolic problems and increased risk of heart disease, suggesting people with hair loss should be checked for these issues.
1 citations,
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
June 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
71 citations,
June 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.
61 citations,
February 2001 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
41 citations,
June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
34 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald men may have higher heart disease risk.
28 citations,
February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.
18 citations,
June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
18 citations,
July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
17 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.
15 citations,
July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.