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research Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men

20 citations , August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer”

Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.

research The risk of hydroquinone and sunscreen over-absorption via photodamaged skin is not greater in senescent skin as compared to young skin: Nude mouse as an animal model

18 citations , May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics”

Aging and sun damage do not increase the skin's absorption of certain sunscreens and drugs.

research Melatonin in the skin: synthesis, metabolism and functions

252 citations , January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.

research Caffeine’s Mechanisms of Action and Its Cosmetic Use

153 citations , October 2012 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.

research The Circadian Clock in Skin

127 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms”

The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.

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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.

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