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Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidences Analyzed Worldwide by Skin Type Over Advancing Age of Males and Females: Evidence Estrogen and Androgenic Hair Are Risk Factors

research Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidences Analyzed Worldwide by Skin Type Over Advancing Age of Males and Females: Evidence Estrogen and Androgenic Hair Are Risk Factors

3 citations, December 2016 in “Journal of epidemiological research”

Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.

research Reply to Finasteride and Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk

1 citations, October 2015 in “Cancer”

Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.

research Automated Skin Surface Phenotype for Melanoma Risk Assessment

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.

research Tumor Cell Adhesion as a Risk Factor for SLN Metastasis and Predictor of Disease Recurrence in Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.

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.

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

in Technology 3 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 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 I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 443 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 Roughly one year on finasteride

in Progress Pictures 510 upvotes 11 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.