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6 / 801 results- Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.
- What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.
- Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.
- Is bimatoprost effective for people with alopecia areata? Bimatoprost may stimulate hair growth but lacks strong evidence for alopecia areata.
- Could cetirizine help control autoimmune triggers in alopecia areata? No published trial has tested cetirizine in alopecia areata; one registered trial has not reported results. Small trials in pattern hair loss report modest benefit, so any use for alopecia areata is off-label and unproven.
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research Twenty-Nail Dystrophy Treated with Hydroxychloroquine in a Patient with Alopecia Areata
Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
research Twenty-Nail Dystrophy of Alopecia Areata
This case study discusses a patient with persistent 20-nail dystrophy following alopecia areata, suggesting that "20-nail dystrophy" describes a condition with multiple potential causes.
research Twenty‐nail dystrophy and alopecia areata in an adult male with thymoma‐associated myasthenia gravis: A case report
In this case study, the coexistence of thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis, alopecia areata, and twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient is reported, suggesting thymoma may increase the risk of developing these conditions.
research Twenty nail dystrophy with alopecia areata in an atopic child
This case report describes a 6-year-old child with twenty nail dystrophy and alopecia areata of the scalp.
research Tofacitinib Citrate for the Treatment of Nail Dystrophy Associated With Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Losing a ton consistently after 8 months dut please help me I don’t know what to do anymore, nothing works
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions and vitamin deficiencies.
community is there anything that stops hair loss?
A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.
community One year of progress (Fin, 1mg)
The user started finasteride (1mg) a year ago for hair thinning, experiencing stabilization but not significant regrowth. Suggestions included adding minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for improved results.
community M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
community Alopecia Areata Question
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.
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