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Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
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research Ischemic Skin Flaps: What to Use to Save Them? A Narrative Review
Various substances, quitting smoking, and certain topical applications can enhance the survival of skin flaps used in surgery. Oxygen-free radicals play a role in tissue injury, but certain treatments can have beneficial effects.
research Effects of Smoking on Hair Loss
Smoking increases the risk of hair loss, especially male pattern baldness.
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Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Comparison of Guidelines
There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
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5 / 372 resultscommunity Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.
community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
community Not only balding at a very young age but also not responding to the meds well.
A young person is experiencing aggressive hair loss and not responding well to minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, hair systems, lifestyle changes, or considering a wig.