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Feeling younger can improve health and extend life.
research Extracellular vesicles in age-related diseases: disease pathogenesis, intervention, and biomarker
Extracellular vesicles can both worsen and help treat age-related diseases and are useful for early diagnosis.
research Oxidative stress management in the hair follicle: Could targeting NRF2 counter age‐related hair disorders and beyond?
Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
research Study on Hair Fall with Hair Related Problems among Males of Age 18-50 Years: Study on Chennai Based Population
Many men in Chennai experience hair problems, but awareness of treatments is low.
research Dissection of genetic variation and evidence for pleiotropy in male pattern baldness
Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Having hair loss has completely changed the way I look at other men
A 22-year-old man shared his experience with hair loss, which began at age 20, and his treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, planning to add microneedling. Since experiencing hair loss, he has changed his perspective and now notices other men's hair loss more, viewing them positively, and others in the conversation relate to this shift in perception.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community Early signs that tell you you have Male Pattern Baldness
Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.