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    Glossary Alopecias

    Alopecias refer to a group of conditions characterized by hair loss, which can occur in various patterns and severities. The most common type is androgenetic alopecia, often known as male or female pattern baldness, but alopecias can also include conditions like alopecia areata, which involves sudden hair loss in patches, and cicatricial alopecia, where inflammation leads to scarring and permanent hair loss. Understanding alopecias is crucial for diagnosing and treating hair loss, as the underlying causes and treatment options can vary significantly between different types. Key distinguishing characteristics include the pattern of hair loss, the presence of inflammation, and whether the hair follicles are damaged or intact.

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      Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss

      research Alopecia Areata

      421 citations , April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
      Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
      Alopecia Areata Update

      research Alopecia areata update

      391 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.

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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 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

      community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress

       22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.

      community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

       675 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.