research Male pattern baldness and risk of colorectal neoplasia
This study found that certain male pattern baldness subtypes at age 45 are associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal neoplasia.
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research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
This study found that early-onset baldness in African-American men is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer and more aggressive tumors, with potential interactions involving age and smoking.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 40-69 years: prevalence and risk factors
In this study, the researchers did not confirm previously reported links between AGA and smoking or benign prostatic hypertrophy, but found potential associations with alcohol consumption and lean body mass at age 21 that merit further investigation.
research Advances in Hair Transplantation: Longitudinal Partial Follicular Unit Transplantation
This review discusses partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation (PL-FUT) for hair loss and notes its potential to multiply hair follicles while preserving donor areas, but reports no new clinical results.
research Managing hair loss in midlife women
This study reviews various causes of hair loss in midlife women, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis due to the overlapping features of different types of alopecia and suggesting a comprehensive approach that includes detailed history, scalp examination, and sometimes biopsies or blood tests.
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5 / 504 resultscommunity Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)
Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.
community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.
Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.
community Fin only Left is beginning of 2024 19m to 20m right is November of 2024 fin saved my life and cured my my depression
Finasteride improved hair thickness and stopped hair loss without side effects. Results appeared around three months, with no shedding reported.
community Could male-pattern baldness have a secondary photobiological function? The Solar Window Hypothesis
Male-pattern baldness might increase UVB exposure on the scalp, potentially affecting vitamin D and skeletal health. The hypothesis is debated, with some seeing it as a minor benefit in specific contexts.
community Minoxidil and microneedling only - one year progress (m40+)
A 40+ male shared his one-year progress using minoxidil twice daily and microneedling once a week, showing significant hair improvement. He also occasionally uses finasteride in a low dosage due to side effects.
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Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
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