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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermatologic Care and Sun Protection Practices Need Improvement in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.
research Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Australian General Practice Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2011–2020
The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer skin checks and skin cancer diagnoses in Australia in 2020.
research Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Care Center
Early skin checks are crucial for managing PCOS symptoms.
research Alopecia Areata in Down Syndrome: A Clinical Evaluation
People with Down syndrome are more likely to have alopecia areata and need regular skin check-ups.
research Highlights
Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What are these spots on my scalp
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.
community How to reduce scalp DHT as much as possible?
The conversation discusses reducing scalp DHT to prevent hair loss, with a focus on using dutasteride, finasteride, and other treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil. It highlights the challenges of managing hair loss while on high testosterone levels, suggesting that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride in such cases.
community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss
There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.
community Please do not get a Hair Transplant in Turkey
Hair transplants in Turkey can be risky due to unqualified practitioners and high patient volumes, but some clinics offer good results if researched properly. It's crucial to choose a reputable clinic and doctor, as experiences vary widely.
community October 2023 - February 2024 progress
The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.