December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
815 citations,
April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
155 citations,
March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.
50 citations,
August 2017 in “Diabetologia” Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” More than half of the women with PCOS in Southern India had Metabolic Syndrome, with large waist circumference being the most common feature.
40 citations,
November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
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.
18 citations,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
16 citations,
April 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics” Hispanic women with PCOS are more likely to have liver diseases like NAFLD and NASH.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
20 citations,
October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
5 citations,
February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early hair loss may predict heart disease.
Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
July 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Kashmiri women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut.
16 citations,
April 2012 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Micronutrient supplements significantly improved PCOS symptoms in women.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” People with plantar corns and calluses may have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
17 citations,
April 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
62 citations,
April 2013 in “Steroids” PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.
Metformin helps manage weight, blood pressure, and hormonal imbalances in PCOS patients.
January 2011 in “Liaoning Zhongyiyao Daxue xuebao” The traditional Chinese medicine treatment improved symptoms and was more effective for SLE patients.
January 2013 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” Huoxue Bushen Mixture effectively treats female pattern hair loss by balancing hormones.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
5 citations,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.