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research Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease

3 citations , August 2022 in “Cutis”

Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.

research 190 A cross-sectional study evaluating skin, hair, nail and bone disease in patients with focal dermal hypoplasia

1 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Patients with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia often experience skin, nail, hair, and bone issues, and may benefit from calcium and vitamin D supplements.

research Nail and hair changes in chronic kidney disease patients

January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of Medicine”

Nail and hair changes are common in severe chronic kidney disease and should be treated to improve patients' quality of life.

research Hair and Nail Manifestations of Systemic Disease

1 citations , January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.

research Nail changes in patients with graft-versus-host disease

February 2011

Patients with graft-versus-host disease often have nail changes related to the nail matrix, with severity not linked to skin condition.

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community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

in Research/Science 63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Hairline loss

8 years ago

A 20-year-old female is experiencing hairline loss and seeks effective natural remedies or affordable drugstore treatments. She has tried flax seeds and aloe vera without success.

community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community Why use finasteride when you can do handstands and take vitamins instead! (☞^o^) ☞

in Satire 363 upvotes 3 years ago

This conversation was a satire post about hair loss treatments, and included a range of different treatments from biotin to handstands. Finasteride and Minoxidil were specifically mentioned as potential treatments that have scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.