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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
research Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Is Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness in Asymptomatic Young Adults
Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
research Relationship Between Androgenic Alopecia and White Matter Hyperintensities in Apparently Healthy Subjects
Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
research From Hair Loss to Vision Loss: Minoxidil-Associated CRVO in a Young Female
A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
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5 / 64 resultscommunity Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community How to prevent hair loss while taking creatine?
A user is concerned about hair loss from creatine and asks for precautions, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies vary, with some users sharing personal experiences and others dismissing the concern.