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research Multi-Trait Analysis of GWAS: Perceived Youthfulness in the UK Biobank
The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to perceived youthfulness differently in men and women.
research The Role of Rs6152 Allele and Non-Genetic Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study in the Indonesian Local Population
The rs6152 allele is not a good marker for baldness in the Indonesian population, but family history, age, gender, high blood pressure, and body weight are linked to the risk.
research Multi-Trait Analysis of GWAS: Perceived Youthfulness in the UK Biobank
The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to how youthful people look, with some differences between males and females.
research Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
research Evaluation of Using Stromal Vascular Fraction and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
SVF and PRP improve hair loss, but SVF causes more side effects.
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5 / 182 resultscommunity 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update
A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.
community Latest study on creatine and hair loss. 45 men, 3 months.
Creatine does not significantly affect DHT levels or cause hair loss. Some users continue using finasteride and minoxidil while taking creatine, expressing skepticism about its impact on hair loss.
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 Boyfriend’s [31M] progress photos after 6 months on The Hairy Pill (Australian subscription combination of Finasteride/Minoxidil/vitamin supplements)
KittaLockwood shared progress photos of their boyfriend's hair after 6 months of taking a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements prescribed in an Australian subscription service. They received encouraging responses from other users about supporting their significant other through the journey.
community Father trying to save his 17 year old son from MPB
Father assists son with hair loss using Finasteride Propecia. Son's hair improves, considers adding Minoxidil or Dutasteride for better results.