April 2024 in “Prostate international” Male pattern baldness does not cause an increased risk of prostate cancer.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Viruses” Skin cancer often starts from Lgr5+ progenitor cells.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
Hair loss at the top of the head is linked to prostate cancer, but other types of hair loss are not.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
16 citations,
January 2019 in “LGBT health” Transgender women can still get testicular cancer, so proper screening is important.
October 2021 in “Acta Scientific Medical Sciences” A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.