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research Evaluation of phenotypic risk indicators for the development of alopecia X (hair cycle arrest) in Pomeranian dogs in the Netherlands and Belgium

2 citations , January 2025 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

This study found that Pomeranian dogs with a woolly coat type and male dogs had a higher risk of developing Alopecia X in the Netherlands and Belgian regions studied.

research Androgenetic alopecia as an indicator of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk

13 citations , November 2015 in “Blood Pressure”

This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia, especially with a vertex pattern, may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in men.

research Androgenic alopecia is not useful as an indicator of men at high risk of prostate cancer

28 citations , June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer”

This study found that androgenic alopecia at an early age was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer, contrary to assumptions about androgens' role.

research Alopecia androgenética masculina de inicio precoz asociada a cáncer de próstata

August 2017 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)/Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas”

This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia before age 31 have a significantly increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Metabolic Signal, Not Yet a Diabetes Predictor

July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Early hair loss may signal metabolic issues but doesn't predict diabetes.

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community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

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 Finasteride is a risk in pregnancy with unprotected sex

118 upvotes 6 years ago

Finasteride may pose a risk during pregnancy, so using a condom is recommended if a partner is pregnant. It is advised to stop finasteride before trying to conceive due to potential effects on fetal development.

community Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction.

345 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have side effects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.

community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.

494 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

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learn Cyproterone

Is cyproterone only for women, or can men use it too? Cyproterone acetate is not a women-only drug — published reports describe use in men for prostate cancer, paraphilic disorders and gender-affirming therapy — but it is not FDA-approved for any indication, and European regulators restricted higher doses over a dose-related meningioma risk.

learn Rapamycin

Immune-suppressing drug, also called sirolimus

learn Bicalutamide

Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Any skin puncture can become infected, and the risk depends on sterile equipment, uncontaminated ink and aftercare. See a doctor for spreading redness, pus or fever.

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