research Hyperpigmentation Post Laser Hair Removal in Patients Taking Vitamin D Supplements
Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
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research Exploring the Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
research Longer TA Repeat but Not V89L Polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 Gene May Confer Acne Risk in the Chinese Population
Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
research A Meta-Analysis on the Relationship Between Hair Dye and the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Using hair dye may slightly increase the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially with long-term use.
research Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Prostate Cancer
Early-onset male baldness may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
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5 / 240 resultscommunity Chromosome 20’s balding effects and why fin likely isn’t working for some.
Finasteride is effective for DHT/AR-driven hair loss but not for chromosome 20-driven cases, where treatments like minoxidil, prostaglandin analogs, and low-level laser therapy may be more beneficial. Genetic testing can help determine the underlying cause of hair loss to tailor treatment effectively.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
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.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.