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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Clinico-Therapeutic Challenge
Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
research Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia: Report of Two Cases
Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.
research Disorders of Hair Growth and the Pilosebaceous Unit: Facts and Controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
research Cicatricial Alopecias
Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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community 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 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.
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 mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
community Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.