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7 / 801 results- Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.
- 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 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.
- Is bimatoprost effective for people with alopecia areata? Bimatoprost may stimulate hair growth but lacks strong evidence for alopecia areata.
- Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.
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5 / 918 resultsresearch Granulomatous Alopecia Areata: A Rare Report With a Review
This case report describes a rare instance of sarcoidal granulomatous alopecia areata in a 42-year-old man, with histopathological findings suggesting inflammation but ruling out causes like tuberculosis and syphilis, resulting in treatment with tofacitinib.
research BH10 Granulomatous scarring alopecia associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report with distinct folliculocentric granulomas histologically mimicking granulomatous alopecia areata
This case report identified a distinct pattern of scarring alopecia with folliculocentric noncaseating granulomas, linked with granulomatous dermatitis in the breast, as a potential cutaneous manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.
research Granulomatous alopecia areata is a valid but rare histologic subset of a common disease
This article describes two new cases of granulomatous alopecia areata, a rare variant with few previously reported instances.
research Granulomatous Alopecia: A Variant of Alopecia Areata?
Granulomatous alopecia may be a distinct subtype of alopecia areata.
research BH12 Granulomatous alopecia areata
In this report, a 46-year-old woman's sudden diffuse hair loss was diagnosed as granulomatous alopecia areata, with spontaneous hair regrowth observed after two months. This case highlights that granulomatous inflammation should not exclude the diagnosis of alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of clinicopathological correlation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Alopecia Areata Question
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.
community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
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The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Xeljanz medication for alopecia universalis?
A person with alopecia universalis is considering using Xeljanz but is advised that Olumiant is more effective for their condition. They are under a dermatologist's care and should expect gradual progress, as follicles dormant for 20 years are challenging to reactivate.
community May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
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