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5 / 7 resultslearn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Tofacitinib
a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
learn Baricitinib
JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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5 / 952 resultsresearch Face Transplantation for Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegener Granulomatosis)
Face transplant for a severe autoimmune disease patient was successful, improving appearance and function without disease relapse after three years.
research Alemtuzumab-Induced Secondary Autoimmune Skin Disorders as Side Effects of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy: Problem That Can Be Influenced or Fate? A Narrative Overview of the Literature and a Neuroprotective Role of Vitamin D
Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
research Thyroid Diseases and Skin Autoimmunity
Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
research Parkinson's Disease and Skin Disorders: Non-Iatrogenic and Iatrogenic Connections
Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
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5 / 191 resultscommunity He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview
by
noeyys
in Treatment
112 upvotes
2 months ago Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.
community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm
by
IRapeDHT
in Chat
6 upvotes
1 year ago RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
by
nkrata
in Research
830 upvotes
6 months ago 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 I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!
by
NYCBOY15
in Treatment
97 upvotes
1 year ago A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
by noeyys
in Research/Science
43 upvotes
5 months ago Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.