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Epidemiology, Management, and the Associated Burden of Mental Health Illness, Atopic and Autoimmune Conditions, and Common Infections in Alopecia Areata: Protocol for an Observational Study Series

research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series

11 citations , November 2021 in “BMJ Open”

This study reviews the epidemiology of alopecia areata in the UK, focusing on its links to mental health comorbidities, autoimmune/atopic associations, and common infection incidences.

research COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination Effects on Breast Implant Illness: A Case Report

September 2024 in “Cureus”

This case report describes a woman who experienced worsened breast implant illness symptoms following a COVID-19 infection and vaccination, which improved after implant removal, even though numerous screenings had been inconclusive prior to explantation.

research BH04 A global survey to assess practice of laboratory testing in alopecia areata by hair specialists

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that there is substantial variability in laboratory testing practices among dermatologists specializing in alopecia areata across the globe, indicating the need for renewed discussions around guidelines for such testing.

Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment

research Telogen Effluvium

3 citations , February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology”

Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.

research Nonscarring hair loss disorders

3 citations , October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine”

This article discusses objective methods for assessing hair loss and notes that most types of hair loss can regrow without treatment, but effective treatments for pattern or senescent alopecia remain unavailable.

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community Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.

community South Korea is debating whether hair loss should be covered by public healthcare. That alone says a lot about how we still misunderstand hair loss.

67 upvotes 7 months ago

South Korea is debating whether hair loss treatments should be covered by public healthcare, highlighting the issue's impact on mental health and social functioning. The discussion centers on whether hair loss should be classified as a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue, considering its psychological effects and the biological processes involved.

community Average r/bald user complaining

401 upvotes 9 months ago

Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.

community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

2 upvotes 8 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

community Long-term finasteride users: Have you noticed phases of improvement and worsening?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about long-term finasteride use for hair loss, with users discussing periods of improvement and worsening, and considering switching to dutasteride. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, red light therapy, microneedling, and scalp massaging.

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learn Cetirizine

Could cetirizine help control autoimmune triggers in alopecia areata? No published trial has tested cetirizine in alopecia areata; one registered trial has not reported results. Small trials in pattern hair loss report modest benefit, so any use for alopecia areata is off-label and unproven.

learn Tofacitinib

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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