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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upperback, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
The user increased their dutasteride dose from 0.5mg to 3mg daily to address hair thinning, noticing a change in shedding patterns and possibly thicker hair. Other users discuss the effectiveness of different dutasteride doses on DHT levels and suggest staying consistent with the treatment.
Users discussed increasing oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg for hair regrowth, with some considering higher doses despite potential side effects. They also mentioned using 1mg oral finasteride alongside minoxidil.
A 22-year-old experiencing worsening hair loss after initially stabilizing on Dutasteride, despite adjusting the dosage. They cannot use Finasteride or Minoxidil due to side effects and are seeking advice and planning to consult a specialist.
Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer side effects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its side effects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and side effects.
A 42-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in seven months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements. He experienced minimal side effects and noted dramatic improvements in hair thickness and health.