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research Silk-Inspired In Situ Hydrogel with Enhanced Anti-Tumor Immunity for Photodynamic Therapy in Melanoma and Infected Wound Healing
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 Biological Therapy in the Treatment of Melanoma
Biological therapy boosts the immune system to effectively fight melanoma.
research Is Knowledge About the Genetic and Epigenetic Alterations in Melanoma a Basis for Targeted Therapy?
Targeting multiple pathways and understanding genetic mutations are crucial for effective melanoma therapy.
research Hair and Nail Adverse Events During Treatment with Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma
People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
research Inhibition of Mitochondrial Respiration Prevents BRAF-Mutant Melanoma Brain Metastasis
Stopping mitochondrial respiration can prevent brain cancer spread in skin cancer patients, and plant compound β-sitosterol could help achieve this.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
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 Why the cure is not yet found and why it is always 5 years away? Why no hopes on PP405, GT, KX, Hair cloning, AMP, etc, etc, etc
Skepticism about hair loss research motivations, suggesting financial interests hinder finding a cure. Mentions treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but notes they are not cures.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
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
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 Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.
Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.