research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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5 / 1000+ results research Spectrum of Phenotypes Associated with Human MC1R Variations
MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
research Skin Fairness, Not Hair Redness, Is Responsible for Impaired Physical and Mental Health of Red Hair Subjects: Possible Role of Vitamin D Deficiency
Fair skin, not red hair, affects health due to possible vitamin D deficiency.
research Lichen Planopilaris Epidemiology: A Retrospective Study of 80 Cases
Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
research Actinic Keratosis: A Clinical and Epidemiological Review
Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity People that don’t have 4c hair which is mostly all races that aren’t black have it better than us. Yall can have a receding hairline like this and still pull it off but I end up looking like this with mine, even when I grow my hair out 😭
Black individuals may embrace baldness better due to less contrast between hair and skin. Finasteride is suggested for hair loss management, and natural styles like buzz cuts are recommended.
community Almost 3.5 months on topical fin/min
The user shared progress after 3.5 months using topical finasteride (0.2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting thicker hair despite a receding hairline. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future and found applying treatments easier on a shaved head.
community AMA: Fin for almost 18 months (update/pics/regime included)
User discusses using finasteride, ketoconazole, fish oil, nettle root, saw palmetto, emu oil, and plans to start minoxidil for hair loss. They report maintaining hair with minor side effects like slightly lower libido and watery semen.
community Microneedling without topical minoxidil. What's the consensus?
Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.
community 3 Month Finasterid and Minoxidil
A 30-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 1 mg of finasteride daily and 4 drops of 5% oral minoxidil solution, despite potential shedding and side effects like increased body hair. They also quit smoking, which may have contributed to the positive results.