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research Skin Disorders in Athletes: Professional and Recreational Sports

January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

This study discusses how dermatological issues in athletes can arise from or be exacerbated by mechanical trauma, infections, and environmental factors, highlighting the importance of thorough history and examination to differentiate these from other skin conditions.

research Cutaneous Manifestations of Disease in Athletes

17 citations , January 2003 in “Skinmed”

This review examines different types of skin injury in athletes, including mechanical and environmental causes, and the impact of performance-enhancing drugs, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Skin problems in the long‐distance runner 2500 years after the Battle of Marathon

8 citations , February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This review discusses skin problems common among long-distance runners and outlines helpful treatments, without presenting new clinical results.

research The High Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Adults Aged 70 and Older

57 citations , August 2020 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society”

This study found that nearly 80% of Finnish adults aged 70 to 93 had at least one skin disease requiring treatment, with men more affected than women.

research Prevalence and associated factors of skin diseases in aged nursing home residents: a multicentre prevalence study

53 citations , September 2017 in “BMJ Open”

This study observed that nearly all aged nursing home residents in Berlin had at least one dermatological condition, with xerosis cutis being the most common, but few associations with demographics or medical characteristics were found.

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community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?

in Transplants 57 upvotes 1 year ago

Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.

community Is this real chat? Finasteride -> fountain of youth and longevity drug?

559 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.

community Do you think people of previous generations had better hair? What changed?

2171 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.

community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

in Progress Pictures 166 upvotes 2 years ago

LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.

community Progress check - 6 months apart.

in Is this regrowth? 36 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.

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