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research Silk-Inspired In Situ Hydrogel with Enhanced Anti-Tumor Immunity for Photodynamic Therapy in Melanoma and Infected Wound Healing

59 citations, February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials”

The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.

research P62: An Increase in Breslow Thickness: Coronavirus or Coincidence?

July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The pandemic likely caused delays in skin cancer assessments, leading to fewer early diagnoses and thicker melanomas.

Role of Observation for Excisionally Biopsied Moderately Dysplastic Nevi with Positive Histologic Margins and Risk of Future Melanoma Development

research Role of Observation for Excisionally Biopsied Moderately Dysplastic Nevi with Positive Histologic Margins and Risk of Future Melanoma Development

April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.

research Subungual Melanocytic Lesions: A Histopathological Review

January 2014 in “Pathology”

Early subungual melanoma might be treated with less aggressive surgery because it invades the skin under the nail more slowly.

research Loss of Epidermal Melanin Unit Integrity in Human Skin During Melanoma Genesis

13 citations, April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology”

Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.

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

in Treatment 449 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 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.

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.