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research Cutaneous toxicities of cancer therapy

114 citations , March 2002 in “Current opinion in oncology/Current opinion in oncology, with cancerlit”

Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.

research 15809 Spironolactone use does not increase the risk of estrogen-dependent cancer recurrence: A retrospective analysis

November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.

research Scalp Repair Using Tissue Expanders

11 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.

research Aggressive Squamous Carcinomas of the Scalp

18 citations , September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.

research Dermatological Complications in Transplant Patients and Composite Tissue Allotransplant Pathology

March 2018 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

Transplant patients face higher skin cancer risks due to immunosuppressive therapy, requiring careful skin health monitoring.

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community Is this insufficient reduction of DHT while being on fin for 5 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 months ago

Finasteride helps with hair loss by lowering DHT levels in the scalp, which is more important than blood DHT levels. If finasteride is not effective, consulting a doctor or considering switching to dutasteride may be advisable.

community Will minoxidil cause your skin to age from the collagen inhibition?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 5 months ago

Minoxidil is unlikely to cause skin aging at typical doses, and concerns about collagen inhibition are mostly unfounded. Users suggest using sunscreen and tretinoin for skin health, and some combine minoxidil with finasteride for hair maintenance.

community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 8 months ago

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 The day they make a pill that only targets DHT production in the scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 29 upvotes 1 year ago

Reducing DHT in the scalp is ideal for hair retention, with topical finasteride and dutasteride being common treatments. Some users report side effects like reduced libido, while others experiment with higher doses for regrowth.

community (21) Finesteride hasn’t lowered my DHT after 8 months. Has anyone else experienced this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

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