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research RADIATION-INDUCED ALOPECIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INCIDENCE, RISK FACTORS, PREVENTION, AND MANAGEMENT

July 2026 in “Open Science Framework”

This review identifies higher radiation doses and larger scalp exposure as major factors in radiation-induced alopecia, highlights prevention techniques like IMRT and proton therapy, and discusses management options such as minoxidil and hair transplantation, but notes limited evidence for these treatments.

research Ultraviolet Radiation in Wound Care: Sterilization and Stimulation

106 citations , July 2013 in “Advances in wound care”

This review discusses the potential of ultraviolet (UV) radiation technologies in wound care, highlighting their antimicrobial properties and risks of DNA damage, but reports no new clinical findings.

research The risk of hydroquinone and sunscreen over-absorption via photodamaged skin is not greater in senescent skin as compared to young skin: Nude mouse as an animal model

18 citations , May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics”

This study found that UVA and UVB exposure increased hydroquinone and sunscreen absorption in nude mouse skin, with less absorption enhancement observed in more lipophilic sunscreens.

research Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestations and Risk Factors Among Alahsa Population, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”

This study in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, found that the majority of the general population has limited awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors, with only 21.8% demonstrating good knowledge about the disorders.

research A response to “Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19”

2 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This research discusses androgenic alopecia's potential role in severe COVID-19 symptomatology and suggests further exploration of the scalp's role in virus transmission.

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community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 9 months ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

community Other factors involved then DHT/5aR

5 upvotes 3 months ago

DHT is the primary cause of hair loss, but factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle can influence its severity. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride target DHT, while maintaining overall health is also important.

community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

community Doctor won’t put me on fin or dut until my wife gives birth. Is this normal?

10 upvotes 2 years ago

A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.

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