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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Quality of Life Measurement in Alopecia Areata: Position Statement of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Quality of Life and Patient-Oriented Outcomes
Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
research Trichoscopy as an Evaluation Method for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comparative Study
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research The Burden of Disease in Alopecia Areata: Canadian Online Survey of Patients and Caregivers
Alopecia Areata greatly affects the quality of life and mental health of Canadian patients and their caregivers.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald
The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.