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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Histopathologic features of alopecia areata incognito: a review of 46 cases
The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita and Diffuse Alopecia Areata: Clinical, Trichoscopic, Histopathological, and Therapeutic Features of a 5-Year Study
The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
research ULBP3: a marker for alopecia areata incognita
ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.
research Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Severe Hair Loss Post-Surgery and Stress, Possible DUPA or Alopecia?
The user is experiencing severe hair loss after surgery and stress, with thinning all over the head, including the sides and neck. They are unsure if it's due to DUPA or alopecia areata incognita, and doctors have not observed miniaturization.
community May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
community Post op day 1, My 10 year journey and thoughts about hair loss, advice
The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.
community 2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily
The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.
community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?
A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.