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    GlossaryAutoimmune Disease

    immune system attacks the body's own tissues

    An autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to inflammation, tissue damage, and impaired function of the affected organs. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

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      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 Vitamin D

      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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      Telogen Effluvium: A Comprehensive Review

      research Telogen Effluvium: A Comprehensive Review

      56 citations, August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
      The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
      Telogen Effluvium Revisited: A 2014 Review

      research Telogen Effluvium Revisited: A 2014 Review

      5 citations, February 2014 in “PubMed”
      Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.

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      community Hairloss - what hormones to check?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.