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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics”
This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, reporting no new clinical findings.
This study found that lower GPX4 mRNA levels in polymorphonuclear neutrophils of systemic lupus erythematosus patients were negatively associated with disease activity and serological markers, suggesting a diagnostic value for GPX4 mRNA.
In this case report, a woman with unexplained hair loss and highANAlevels developed systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring autoantibodies for early lupus detection and management.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”
This study found that in female patients with COVID-19-related hair loss, diffuse hair loss and antinuclear antibody positivity might be linked to high antibody levels triggered by the infection.
October 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology”
This case report documents a 31-year-old woman with bullous SLE who showed improvement with high-dose parenteral steroids and dapsone, with ongoing follow-up due to potential kidney involvement.
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hair loss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
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.
The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.
The user experienced significant hair loss after 9 months of using 0.5mg dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to alopecia areata. It is advised to consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as dutasteride and finasteride may not be effective.
Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.