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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair Follicle as a Target of Stress Hormones and Autoimmune Reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Possibly Induced by Autoimmune Reaction in a Patient with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus-1-Associated Myelopathy
Autoimmune reactions may cause both alopecia areata and HAM.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Recombinant Cytokine Therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Volatile Organic Compounds: A Proinflammatory Activator in Autoimmune Diseases
Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Study of the Inflammatory Infiltrate and the Sebaceous Gland Receptors
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
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5 / 171 resultscommunity Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community After Years of Treatment, I'm Shaving my Head and Giving Up
After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hair loss.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 Dermaroll/ needle/ stamp when did you begin to see progress?
Users discussed their experiences with microneedling for hair loss, noting that visible progress typically starts after 1-4 months. Some combined microneedling with Minoxidil for better results.
community My results from Microneedling + Minoxidil
User shared successful hair regrowth results using Minoxidil and Microneedling with a Dr. Pen M8 model. Discussed routine, needle depth, and frequency for optimal results.