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research Male pattern baldness and its association with coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis

26 citations , January 2013 in “BMJ Open”

This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.

research Correlation of androgenetic alopecia and early onset coronary heart disease in men.

May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences”

Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.

research The risk of coronary heart disease in men with androgenetic alopecia

March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Baldness may indicate higher heart disease risk in men.

research Cardiovascular risk in patients with selected cutaneous diseases

May 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport”

This review discusses the associations between dermatological disorders and increased cardiovascular risk, emphasizing that skin conditions with chronic inflammation may elevate the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases.

research Androgenic Alopecia and Coronary Artery Disease in Women: A Systematic Review

July 2024 in “Heart Lung and Circulation”

There may be a link between hair loss and heart disease in women, but more research is needed.

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community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

224 upvotes 9 months ago

Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss

314 upvotes 2 years ago

A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.

community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?

27 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.

community Convinced dad to get into minox 3 months ago and fin 2 months ago

in Is this regrowth? 818 upvotes 2 years ago

A user convinced their 45-year-old dad to use minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in significant hair regrowth. The dad now uses 1mg of finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day, and has also started using 1% ketoconazole shampoo.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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