research Drug-induced alopecia areata: A systematic review
This study found that drug-induced alopecia areata was most commonly associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors and dupilumab, with most cases improving after discontinuing the medication.
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research Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata From Upadacitinib
In this case report, a 55-year-old woman developed alopecia areata approximately one year into her treatment with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis, raising questions about a potential drug-induced link that has not been reported before.
research BH14 Multiple sclerosis and alopecia areata: drug-induced alopecia areata or coexisting autoimmune phenomena?
This report highlights a case of a 35-year-old man developing alopecia universalis following alemtuzumab treatment for multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential links between this medication and drug-induced alopecia areata, though the genetic overlap of the conditions may also play a role.
research Prolonged Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome/DRESS With Alopecia Areata and Autoimmune Thyroiditis
This case report describes a patient with lamotrigine-associated drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome requiring prolonged and complex treatment, with observed complications including extensive alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroiditis.
research Drug-induced alopecia after dupilumab therapy
This case report describes a patient who developed alopecia after 18 weeks of treatment with dupilumab for atopic dermatitis.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.
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.
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A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?
Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.
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8 / 801 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.
- What types of hair loss conditions are most commonly associated with tofacitinib use in clinical settings? Published studies link tofacitinib mainly to alopecia areata and its severe variants — as an off-label drug being studied for them, not as a cause of hair loss. The evidence is mostly small, open-label or retrospective, and relapse after stopping is commonly reported.
- What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.
- What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.
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