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Association Between Nodular Melanoma Depth and Area-Based Socioeconomic Status, Healthcare Access, and Preventive Services Use in the United States

research Association Between Nodular Melanoma Depth and Area-Based Socioeconomic Status, Healthcare Access, and Preventive Services Use in the United States

2 citations, May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.

research Dermatologic Applications of Direct-to-Consumer Genomic Analysis

May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.

research Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Mature Patient

86 citations, October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.

Improving Knowledge of Hair Loss Disorders: Assessing the Efficacy of a Dermatologist-Developed Social Media Video Library for Patient Education

research Improving Knowledge of Hair Loss Disorders: Assessing the Efficacy of a Dermatologist-Developed Social Media Video Library for Patient Education

1 citations, December 2022 in “JAAD international”

Social media videos made by dermatologists significantly improved patient knowledge about hair loss.

research Changing Incidence Trends of Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma

May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The number of new cases of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has leveled off since the early 2000s, and survival rates have improved since 1973.

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community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 445 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Scalp Sunburns cause permanent hair loss. UPF hats protect you. Watch if you use Tretinoin on the scalp

in Technology 2 months ago

Sunburns on the scalp can cause permanent hair loss, especially for those using Tretinoin or Tacrolimus. Wearing UPF 50+ hats is recommended to protect against UV radiation.

community Roughly one year on finasteride

in Progress Pictures 513 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

in Research/Science 81 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

community New potential hair loss treatment (news release)

in Treatment 186 upvotes 4 years ago

New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.