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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 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.
community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress
A 24-year-old male shares his one-year progress using oral finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg) for hair growth, reporting positive results without significant side effects. Other users discuss their experiences with these treatments, including concerns about side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.
community A systematic bro-science review of DHT, 5AR, neurosteroids, sexual health and 5AR inhibitors
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.