research Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
This study reports that male-pattern baldness may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, particularly for tumors located on the scalp.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The risk of hydroquinone and sunscreen over-absorption via photodamaged skin is not greater in senescent skin as compared to young skin: Nude mouse as an animal model
This study found that UVA and UVB exposure increased hydroquinone and sunscreen absorption in nude mouse skin, with less absorption enhancement observed in more lipophilic sunscreens.
research Melatonin in the skin: synthesis, metabolism and functions
This review discusses the protective and stress-buffering roles of melatonin in skin functions and structures but does not present new clinical findings.
research Caffeine’s Mechanisms of Action and Its Cosmetic Use
This review discusses the use of caffeine in cosmetics for its fat-reducing, antioxidant, and hair growth properties, but reports no new research findings.
research The Circadian Clock in Skin
This review discusses the role of the circadian clock in skin functions such as cell proliferation and UV protection and reports no new results; the authors note its potential in studying immune regulation and seasonal behaviors.
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1 / 1000+ resultscommunity Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
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