research Alopecia Areata: A tissue specific autoimmune disease of the hair follicle
This review discusses alopecia areata as a model for studying tissue-directed autoimmune diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
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5 / 1000+ results research Hair follicle is a target of stress hormone and autoimmune reactions
This review discusses the interplay between hormonal and immune systems in hair follicles and reports no new results, highlighting the need for further research on their role in skin biology and alopecia areata.
research Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata
This review discusses the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, highlighting the role of immune privilege collapse in hair follicles but reports no clinical results.
research Advances in Hair Diseases
This review discusses advancements in understanding hair cycle and inflammatory alopecias, proposing a standard classification and tiered treatment recommendations, but reports no clinical results.
research Lichen planopilaris is characterized by immune privilege collapse of the hair follicle's epithelial stem cell niche
This study found that immune privilege collapse in the hair follicle bulge and associated immune responses may contribute significantly to the pathogenesis of lichen planopilaris, suggesting a potential autoimmune basis for the disease.
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5 / 205 resultscommunity You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)
Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.
community (10/3/25 to 10/3/25)A year. I think the treatment is working somewhat working. Help me if you can.[Male 29Y]
The user experienced hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, multivitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, with noticeable improvement in the hairline after 11 months. They reported a burning sensation on the scalp and questioned if single hair follicles could become multi-hair follicles.
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6 / 10 results- What is tofacitinib, and why is it discussed in relation to autoimmune-related hair loss such as alopecia areata? Tofacitinib is a prescription JAK inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis — not for alopecia areata. It is discussed for hair loss because a 2014 case report and a 2016 open-label trial reported regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but that use is off-label, the regrowth relapsed after stopping, and the drug carries an FDA boxed warning.
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