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research Skin checks and skin cancer diagnosis in Australian general practice before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic, 2011–2020
The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer skin checks and skin cancer diagnoses in Australia in 2020.
research H11 More cancer, better counting or better at diagnosis? The history of skin cancer registration
High-quality data on skin cancer is crucial for understanding its trends and allocating healthcare resources effectively.
research Development and Assessment of an Artificial Intelligence–Based Tool for Skin Condition Diagnosis by Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Teledermatology Practices
The AI tool helped primary care doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose skin conditions more accurately.
research Incidence of skin diseases diagnosed in a public institution: comparison between 2003 and 2014
More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.
research Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous adverse effects of targeted therapy, antibody–drug conjugates, and immunotherapy in cancer patients: a national consensus statement by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology and the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Early intervention and tailored management are crucial for skin side effects in cancer treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Stopping finasteride for chemo
A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community One year on finasteride has reversed some aging
Finasteride and minoxidil use resulted in a more youthful appearance and improved skin. There is debate about their effects on collagen and skin aging, with no solid evidence supporting significant changes due to finasteride.