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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Chemical Hair Relaxer Use and Its Potential Effect on Incidence of Endometrial Cancer in Black Women
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxers may increase endometrial cancer risk in Black women.
research Dermatologic Care and Sun Protection Practices Need Improvement in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.
research Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas in a Patient with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
research Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
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5 / 567 resultscommunity DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
community Is There Any Chance Of Cancer In Follicle Neogenesis through Microneedling?
The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hair loss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.
community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
community Can somebody tell my why Scube3 is not going to work?
The conversation discusses concerns about Scube3's effectiveness and potential cancer link. It questions whether Scube3 can regrow hair and how well it works according to researchers.
community 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.