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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 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 A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in Patients with Severe and Complicated Obesity
Skin tags in severely obese people may indicate higher blood pressure and diabetes risk.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not Associated With Major Vascular Comorbidities: A Retrospective Case-Control Study of 8230 Patients
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of varicose veins, especially in men, but not to major vascular diseases.
research The Impact of Homocysteine in Lupus Erythematosus: A Link of Inflammation, Skin and Cardiovascular Risk
High homocysteine levels in lupus may increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
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5 / 107 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 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.
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 Concerned About Using Oral and Topical Minoxidil with Finasteride After 3 Days
The conversation discusses the safety of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg topical minoxidil twice daily, along with finasteride, for hair loss treatment. Concerns are raised about potential blood pressure changes from oral minoxidil, suggesting a personalized risk assessment with a doctor.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.