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research Male pattern baldness and incidence of prostate cancer

9 citations , July 2018 in “Medicine”

This meta-analysis suggests that individuals with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of prostate cancer, though overall baldness is not significantly associated with prostate cancer risk.

research Psychology’s medicalization of male baldness

6 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology”

This review found that commercial influences may affect how male baldness is represented as a disease and how treatment options are presented, often omitting limitations.

research Male baldness; association with coronary artery disease?

3 citations , April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal”

This study reported that male baldness was not significantly linked to the severity of coronary artery disease, challenging previous studies suggesting such an association.

research A texture-driven model for male baldness

October 2022

This paper introduces the first computational model of male baldness that simulates hair loss using the Hamilton-Norwood classification and has been deemed plausible for clinical use by a dermatologist.

research Masculinity, Modernity and Male Baldness, c.1880‐1939

October 2021 in “Gender & history”

This article argues that baldness in late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain highlighted the fragility and vanity of masculinity through the social, cultural, and personal anxieties it provoked.

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community Male baldness - tried everything - emotionally tired....

35 upvotes 6 months ago

A 30-year-old man is frustrated with hair loss despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

community Could male-pattern baldness have a secondary photobiological function? The Solar Window Hypothesis

11 upvotes 1 month ago

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 Does everyone experiencing male pattern baldness have an oily scalp?

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 7 months ago

Male pattern baldness can occur with or without an oily scalp, but an oily scalp and seborrheic dermatitis can worsen the condition. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are used, and managing diet and scalp care can help control symptoms.

community Learn the difference between male pattern baldness and diffuse thinning, and see a doctor to diagnose which you have. Otherwise, you may waste money on HIMS 3-in-1 and risk heart or sexual side effects, just cuz a guy w/ probably biotin deficiency thinning got great results here...

in Treatment 8 months ago

Male pattern baldness and diffuse thinning can both be forms of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), and it's important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and biotin are discussed, but their effectiveness varies, and side effects are a concern.

community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

224 upvotes 10 months ago

Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

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learn Hair Transplant

What causes male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is caused by genetic sensitivity to the hormone DHT.
What is male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition causing hair loss in men, starting with a receding hairline.
Can male pattern baldness be prevented? Male pattern baldness cannot be completely prevented, but treatments can slow its progression.

learn Nanoxidil

Can Nanoxidil help with both male and female pattern baldness? There is not enough evidence to say Nanoxidil helps men or women with pattern hair loss. The one published study was small, company-funded and uncontrolled, and Nanoxidil is not FDA-approved.

learn Pumpkin seed oil

Does pumpkin seed oil block DHT, the hormone linked to male and female pattern baldness? Pumpkin seed oil has not been shown to lower DHT in people. One small, supplier-funded trial of a branded supplement reported more hair after 24 weeks but did not measure DHT (Cho et al. 2014).

learn Minoxidil

Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

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