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Glossary Alopecia Totalis

complete scalp hair loss due to autoimmune disorder

Alopecia Totalis (AT) is an advanced form of alopecia areata characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp. Unlike alopecia areata, which typically presents as patchy hair loss, AT results in total baldness of the head. This condition is believed to be an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

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research Clobetasol propionate 0.05% under occlusion in the treatment of alopecia totalis/universalis

146 citations , July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment was found to induce hair regrowth in 28.5% of patients with severe alopecia areata under occlusive conditions, though long-term benefit was limited to 17.8%.

research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis

130 citations , February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that tofacitinib led to ≥50% hair regrowth in eight out of twelve patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, suggesting a potential benefit for using JAK inhibitors in treating this condition.

research Trends in Prevalence and Incidence of Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis Among Adults and Children in a US Employer-Sponsored Insured Population

75 citations , March 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This study reported that the prevalence of alopecia areata in the US slightly increased from 0.199% to 0.222% between 2016 and 2019, with higher rates observed in women and adults.

research Topical 2% tofacitinib for children with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis

49 citations , May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This letter discusses the limited treatment options for pediatric alopecia areata and the lack of controlled studies for therapies like systemic and off-label immunosuppressive drugs, without reporting new clinical results.

research Review of treatment for alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis

44 citations , April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study reviewed treatment options for alopecia areata totalis and universalis, finding no completely effective therapy. Promising treatments with quality data include diphenylcyclopropenone, squaric acid dibutylester, and photodynamic therapy, but larger, high-quality trials are needed.

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community Alopecia Areata Question

2 upvotes 5 years ago

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 Random bald spot suddenly appeared

212 upvotes 1 month ago

A user noticed a sudden bald spot and others suggested it might be alopecia areata, often stress-induced, recommending seeing a dermatologist for steroid injections. Topical minoxidil was mentioned as a successful treatment by one user.

community Aminexil, Nanoxidil, Stemoxydine and Kopexil. Anyone use them?

1 upvotes 9 years ago

Aminexil, nanoxidil, stemoxydine, and kopexil are discussed as alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with concerns about dependence. Minoxidil is noted for its effectiveness in transitioning hair growth phases, but dependence is mainly linked to androgenic alopecia.

community Joe Rogan plugging Batana Oil has anyone heard of it?

26 upvotes 3 years ago

Joe Rogan mentioned Batana Oil for hair loss, but many believe the video is fake and created using AI. Most users are skeptical of his endorsement, comparing it to his previous controversial recommendations like Ivermectin for COVID.

community New groundbreaking hair loss treatment -- Exosomes

4 upvotes 6 years ago

Exosomes are discussed as a new hair loss treatment, but skepticism is expressed about their effectiveness. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for all types of hair loss? Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits many types of hair loss. Some conditions need a diagnosis first, and some can recover or regrow on their own.
What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.

learn Tofacitinib

JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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Do alopecia areata patches scar? And is there evidence for peptides? Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles and often regrow. One small trial of a cosmetic peptide lotion reported improvement, but no peptide is an approved treatment; see a dermatologist.

learn Saw Palmetto

Is saw palmetto good for androgenetic alopecia or only for mild hair loss? Evidence is weak and mostly in men with mild to moderate hair loss. In the one comparison study, fewer men improved on saw palmetto than on finasteride.

learn Bimatoprost

Is bimatoprost effective for people with alopecia areata? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; for alopecia areata the evidence is a few small studies with mixed results. Near the eyes it can darken the iris, a change its label says is likely to be permanent.

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