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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Androgenic Alopecia and Risks of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis
Men with baldness on the top of their head might have a small increased risk of prostate cancer.
research Management of the Crown: Addressing Vertex Baldness in Hair Transplantation
Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.
research A Study on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with a History of Hair Fall
Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
research Association Between Male Pattern Baldness and Prostate Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Understanding Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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5 / 224 resultscommunity Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.
community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
community Finasteride/dutasteride/etcetera. Clinical opinions of 1 GP and 1 leading urologist + links to reliable studies.
Finasteride is effective for treating male pattern baldness (MPB) with minimal side effects, and topical finasteride is similarly effective. Dutasteride is also effective but less understood, and Minoxidil is less effective than Finasteride.
community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.