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research Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease

3 citations , August 2022 in “Cutis”

This review reports that nail changes such as onycholysis, thin nails, and brittleness are associated with thyroid disorders, highlighting their importance in the early diagnosis of these conditions.

research 190 A cross-sectional study evaluating skin, hair, nail and bone disease in patients with focal dermal hypoplasia

1 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Patients with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia often experience skin, nail, hair, and bone issues, and may benefit from calcium and vitamin D supplements.

research Nail and hair changes in chronic kidney disease patients

January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of Medicine”

This study found that nail and hair changes were predominantly observed in patients with stage 5D chronic kidney disease, with the most common changes being half and half nails and sparse scalp hair.

research Hair and Nail Manifestations of Systemic Disease

1 citations , January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

This review discusses how hair and nail manifestations can indicate systemic diseases, emphasizing the importance of these appendageal clues in physical diagnosis, but reports no new findings.

research Nail changes in non-infectious skin diseases: a narrative review

1 citations , November 2025 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association”

This review describes nail changes linked to various non-infectious skin diseases, highlighting how these alterations can help diagnose and manage conditions like psoriasis and lupus by noting specific and overlapping nail characteristics.

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community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

community I think this is my stop, gentlepeople. So long and thanks for all the data 👋

2264 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their successful experience with hair regrowth and transitioning from male to female using minoxidil, finasteride, Nutrafol, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They expressed gratitude for the results and encouraged others to explore treatments that align with their personal goals.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

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