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research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Mortality From Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Disease

49 citations , May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This study found that moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk from diabetes mellitus and heart disease in both sexes.

research Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart

47 citations , May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research”

This review explores how sex differences influence the pathophysiology, incidence, and treatment outcomes of ischaemic heart disease, and emphasizes the need for more sex-specific research.

research Male pattern baldness and its association with coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis

26 citations , January 2013 in “BMJ Open”

This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.

research Alopecia Areata is Associated with Increased Expression of Heart Disease Biomarker Cardiac Troponin I

19 citations , January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

In this study, the researchers observed that subjects with alopecia areata had the highest plasma level of cardiac troponin I, followed by those with androgenetic alopecia, and the lowest levels in individuals without hair loss.

research Guidelines for perioperative antithrombotic therapy in hair restoration surgery: management of patients with coronary heart disease, mechanical heart valve, and atrial fibrillation

3 citations , March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article reviews the importance of managing perioperative antithrombotic therapy to prevent cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease or atrial fibrillation during surgery and reports no new findings.

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community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Drinking minoxidil lands human in ICU with shock and heart failure

in Minoxidil 804 upvotes 2 years ago

A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.

community How does Pedro P have a full head of hear. I'm losing mine and will be bald within 1 year. I'm not even 30yo.

643 upvotes 11 months ago

Pedro Pascal's full head of hair is likely due to genetics, finasteride, and possibly hair transplants. Many actors use finasteride to maintain their hair.

community Stop the fear mongering of oral minoxidil its one of the best treatments available in 2020. It does not cause heart lesions or adverse cardiac effects like people claim. I am maintaining with just oral minoxidil with retrograde alopecia and diffuse thinning all over nw3 hairline

78 upvotes 6 years ago

Oral minoxidil is considered a safe and effective treatment for hair loss at low dosages, with minimal cardiac risks. Users report positive results, though some experience side effects like increased heart rate and skin changes, and consulting a doctor is advised.

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learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Microneedling

Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

learn capsicum

Can the heat from capsicum actually wake up dormant hair follicles? There is no good evidence that capsicum on the scalp wakes dormant follicles. The one positive human study gave capsaicin by mouth with soy isoflavone.

learn Minoxidil

What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart? Minoxidil tablets are a blood-pressure drug whose US label carries a boxed warning for fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion, sometimes tamponade) and worsening angina; use for hair loss is off-label, and studies of low doses describe mostly mild effects but rare serious heart events. Do not start or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if chest pain, a racing heartbeat, breathlessness, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain develop, stop and seek medical care.

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