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spread of cancer cells to distant body parts

Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from the original (primary) tumor to other parts of the body, forming new (secondary) tumors. This occurs when cancer cells break away, travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and establish new tumors in organs or tissues different from the initial site.

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community Prolactin’s role in antitumor activity of the immune system – a safety concern for HMI-115?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Prolactin's role in immune system's antitumor activity raises safety concerns for HMI-115.

community TWIST-1 and the cure: Is it really that easy?

in Research/Science 283 upvotes 2 years ago

TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.

community 1.5 years on fin/min progress pics, thoughts would be great!

in Progress Pictures 69 upvotes 3 years ago

A 42-year-old male shared his 1.5-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg finasteride daily and regular doses of minoxidil twice a day, and recently started using the Derminator 2. He also mentioned his battle with cancer and Cushing's syndrome, which affected his weight and hair.

community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 194 upvotes 1 year ago

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 ‘ Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm’ Thoughts? Concerns?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 3 years ago

The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.

community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

in Ketoconazole 9 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

community Can finasteride affect on your muscle and other things?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride topically for hair loss and concerns about potential side effects like feminization and impact on muscle growth. One person shared their experience with finasteride, indicating it increased testosterone and did not prevent them from gaining muscle or strength.