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research Cross-sectional study of the association between skin tags and vascular risk factors in a bariatric clinic-based cohort of Irish adults with morbid obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
research Cross-Sectional Study Of The Association Between Skin Tags And Vascular Risk Factors In A Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort Of Irish Adults With Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
research A Cross-Sectional Study Of The Association Between Skin Tags And Vascular Risk Factors In Patients With Severe And Complicated Obesity
Skin tags in severely obese people may indicate higher blood pressure and diabetes risk.
research Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart
The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
research The VEGF +405 G>C 5' untranslated region polymorphism and risk of PCOS: a study in the South Indian Women
The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
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5 / 126 resultscommunity 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community My crown before and after 12 months of 1.25mg finasteride every day. Taken after shower under the same light
A 23-year-old user shared progress pictures after 12 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, reporting reduced hair shedding and considering adding 2.5mg oral minoxidil for further improvement. The discussion includes potential side effects of oral minoxidil, with users advising caution and monitoring under medical supervision.