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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Prostate Cancer
Early-onset male baldness may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
research Evaluation of Phenotypic Risk Indicators for the Development of Alopecia X in Pomeranian Dogs in the Netherlands and Belgium
Male Pomeranians with woolly coats are more likely to develop alopecia X.
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 The Utilization of Cardiac Risk Ratio and Non-HDL Cholesterol Markers to Assess Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Males with Lowered Serum DHT
Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
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.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction.
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 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 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 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 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.