A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancerrisk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.
Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skincancerrisk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancerrisk 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.
RU58841 may pose cancerrisks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.
The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hair loss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.