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research Anatomic Location of Primary Melanoma: Survival Differences and Sun Exposure

27 citations, April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.

research Association of Type 2 Diabetes With Central-Scalp Hair Loss in a Large Cohort Study of African American Women

16 citations, June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.

research The Reduction of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Death

1 citations, September 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology”

Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.

research Melanoma Follow-Up and Mortality: A Large-Scale Study of Medicare Patients

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.

research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Mortality from Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Disease

June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.

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

in Research 830 upvotes 11 months 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 Massive study on finasteride side effects released

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 83 upvotes 2 years ago

The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 month ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.

community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

in Update 8 upvotes 7 years ago

The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

in Research/Science 732 upvotes 2 years ago

A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

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