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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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research High Amphiregulin Expression Is a High-Risk Feature of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Skin
High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Prostate Cancer
Early-onset male baldness may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
research Prostate Cancer and Androgenic Alopecia: The Role of Finasteride as a Dual Agent
Finasteride treats hair loss and reduces prostate cancer risk.
research Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Prostate Cancer
Early baldness in men may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Just checked my hormones before starting Fin
A user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss and shares their hormone levels, with others suggesting checking SHBG and discussing potential side effects. Some recommend starting with 0.5 mg finasteride, while others suggest considering dutasteride.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
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 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.
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.
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 Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.