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research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Meeting, May 2016: Progress Towards the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

22 citations , January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology”

The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.

Receiver Operating Characteristic Analysis of the Performance of Basal Serum Hormone Profiles for the Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Epidemiological Studies

research Receiver Operating Characteristic Analysis of the Performance of Basal Serum Hormone Profiles for the Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Epidemiological Studies

66 citations , November 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology”

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

research The Temptation of Large Numbers: Pitfalls in Epidemiological Research

4 citations , April 2018 in “Clinical microbiology and infection”

Large databases in research can lead to misleading conclusions due to biases and chance findings; researchers should analyze data more rigorously.

research French Administrative Health Care Database (SNDS): The Value of Its Enrichment

64 citations , October 2018 in “Thérapie”

Enriching the French health care database with external data greatly improved its usefulness.

research Study of the International Epidemiology of Androgenetic Alopecia in Young Caucasian Men Using Photographs from the Internet

4 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

15.33% of young Caucasian men have severe hair loss, with higher rates in Jewish men and links to age, BMI, and possibly metabolic syndrome.

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community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 4 weeks ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 5 years ago

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community A Different Take on Curing MBP

16 upvotes 6 years ago

Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 950 upvotes 1 year ago

A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

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