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Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century

research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century

18 citations, March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses”

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

research Histochemical and Immunohistochemical Markers for Human Eccrine and Apocrine Sweat Glands: An Aid for Histopathologic Differentiation of Sweat Gland Tumors

73 citations, November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.

research Embryology, Histology, and Physiology of the Hair Follicle

1 citations, January 2017 in “Springer eBooks”

The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.

research The Role of Androgens in Hidradenitis Suppurativa and the Potential Benefits of Antiandrogen Therapy

3 citations, December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”

Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.

research Hospitalists for the NHS: The Role of Androgens and Antiandrogen Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”

Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.

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community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 442 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.