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research Prostate Carcinoma: What Would Be the Best to Do?
Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
research Genetic Variants and Lifestyle Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Case-Control Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Their Contribution to Baldness Risk
Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
research Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors (Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D) Associated with Premature Hair Graying in the Egyptian Population
Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Adults in Sulaimani Governorate (2023): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Implications
More women than men experience sudden hair loss in Sulaimani, with family history and hair styling as key factors.
research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai, China: A Community-Based Study
Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 16 years later - Before and After
A user shared their 16-year hair loss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.
community 8 years fin/min, my long term results. 31m
A 31-year-old man successfully used oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth over eight years, experiencing minimal side effects like initial shedding and increased body hair. He credits these medications for preserving his hair despite a family history of baldness.
community 29M with Hypothyroidism: Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Hair Transplant for Receding Hairline?
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2 weeks ago A 29-year-old male is considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, or a hair transplant, and is concerned about potential hair loss due to military service. He is currently at Norwood 2 and has a family history of hair loss.
community M[16] Thinning Hair Advice (Desperate)
A 16-year-old is experiencing thinning hair at the front and shedding during showers. He is concerned about potential early baldness and is considering seeing a doctor and taking multivitamins.
community Balding without a family history
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.