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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Relationship Between Male Pattern Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial
Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Supplementary Figure 2 From Male-Pattern Vertex Baldness Trajectories, Chest Hair Patterns, and Odds of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Early baldness and little chest hair may indicate higher prostate cancer risk.
research Body Mass Index Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Aggressive And Decreased Risk Of Non-Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Rare Germline Pathogenic Variants Identified by Multigene Panel Testing and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risks of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Men with male pattern baldness may have a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
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 Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.
Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.
community Have I progressed or is it just my imagination?
The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.
community Why don't we all just take 2.5mg dutasteride?
Switching from finasteride and minoxidil to a higher dose of dutasteride for hair loss is debated due to potential side effects. Many suggest starting with lower doses or sticking to finasteride if effective.