research Evidence for a Polygenic Contribution to Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
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research Polygenic Risk Score Predicting Susceptibility and Outcome of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in the Han Chinese
A higher genetic risk score increases the chance of getting benign prostatic hyperplasia and affects treatment outcomes in Han Chinese men.
research A Polygenic Mouse Model of Psoriasiform Skin Disease in CD18-Deficient Mice
CD18-deficient mice developed psoriasis-like skin disease, useful for studying inflammatory skin disorders.
research The Polygenic Architecture Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Reveals Signaling Mechanisms That Implicate Epithelial Remodeling
Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Alopecia Areata in Aging C3H/HeJ Mice
Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
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5 / 15 resultscommunity Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
community Hairloss progress photos: Dp you think this is a good position?
A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.
community Me on 5 milligrams of Finasteride, off label oral Min, a $3000 red light therapy cap, experimental Russian drugs, and three Turkish hair transplants watching a 60 year old homeless man with a perfect hairline smoke crack
The conversation humorously discusses the unfairness of hair loss, highlighting various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, red light therapy, and experimental drugs, while contrasting with people who have great hair despite unhealthy lifestyles. The original poster mentions experiencing side effects from switching to oral finasteride.
community 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 After 11 Years On Finasteride, Unfortunately, Hair Is Starting To Thin Again. Does Hair Simply Get More Sensitive To DHT As You Age?
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.