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research Anatomic Location of Primary Melanoma: Survival Differences and Sun Exposure
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
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
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
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
People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.
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5 / 23 resultscommunity Sometimes the hair loss was in our control the whole time
The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.

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