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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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research Organ Specificity in Autoimmune Diseases: Thyroid and Islet Autoimmunity in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.
research Alopecia in Preexisting Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Family Medicine Practice: Can Hyperprolactinemia Induce Hair Loss? A Case Report
High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
research The Role of Vitamin D3 Deficiency in the Etiopathogenesis of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Low vitamin D3 is not linked to different levels of thyroid hormones in people with autoimmune thyroid disease.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Level Is Lower in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
PCOS patients with autoimmune thyroid disease have lower DHEAS levels.
research An Update on Alopecia and Its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
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5 / 171 resultscommunity I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)
User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.
community Hair started thinning and found out i have high cortisol and thyroid issues
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium as supplements.
community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
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.