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research The Reduction of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Death
Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.
research All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Risks Associated With Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar overall death rates as others but higher risks of death from self-harm, psychiatric issues, and lung cancer in certain cases.
research Androgenetic alopecia as a cardiovascular risk factor
Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
research 644 Tumor cell adhesion as a risk factor for SLN metastasis and predictor of disease recurrence in primary cutaneous melanoma
Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
research The effect of inflammatory cytokines on the risk of hypertrophic scar: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Certain proteins can either protect against or increase the risk of hypertrophic scars.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity British man dies after falling ill at hair transplant clinic in Turkey
A British man's death at a Turkish hair transplant clinic raised safety concerns about such clinics. Users discussed risks of cheaper clinics and suggested alternatives like Thailand, Korea, and Colombia.
community Microneedling depth. Does one length fit all areas of the scalp? Maybe not.
Microneedling depth should be customized based on hair type and scalp area, with many users finding 0.5-0.6mm effective for miniaturized hairs to avoid damage. Users report varying pain levels and results, with some preferring shorter needle lengths and others using longer ones like 1.75mm for scalp health and density improvement.
community ‘ Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm’ Thoughts? Concerns?
The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)
Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.