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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.
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July 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.
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April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
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September 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
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March 2019 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride use can cause depression-like behavior in male rats.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Male-pattern baldness is weakly linked to some heart disease risk factors but not a strong indicator for heart disease.
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
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October 2018 in “International Braz J Urol” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women's facial moisturizers cost more per ounce than men's.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Ciclosporin can cause excessive hair growth even with testosterone blockers.
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Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women need different facial rejuvenation treatments due to distinct aging processes and anatomical differences.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
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