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GlossaryAdalimumab (Humira)

biologic drug that inhibits TNF to reduce inflammation

Adalimumab, also known by the brand name Humira, is a biologic medication that works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a substance in the body that causes inflammation. It is commonly used to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease by reducing inflammation and altering the immune response.

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Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Three Immune-Mediated Conditions in One Patient: Ulcerative Colitis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Alopecia Areata

research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Three Immune-Mediated Conditions in One Patient: Ulcerative Colitis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Alopecia Areata

5 citations , January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases”

Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.

research Treatment of Crohn's Disease and Concomitant Alopecia Areata With Tofacitinib

2 citations , November 2021 in “ACG Case Reports Journal”

Tofacitinib successfully treated hair loss in a Crohn's disease patient who previously used adalimumab.

research Two Cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated with Adalimumab at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Clinical Hospital Mostar

July 2021 in “PubMed”

Adalimumab significantly improved Hidradenitis Suppurativa and quality of life in two patients.

research Two Cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated with Adalimumab at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Clinical Hospital Mostar

1 citations , July 2021 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica”

Adalimumab significantly improved symptoms and quality of life in two patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

research Treatment Modalities for Lymphocytic and Neutrophilic Scarring Alopecia

August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.

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community Getting a haircut feels like a humiliation ritual when losing hair

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Many people feel self-conscious about hair loss during haircuts, with some using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Others cope by cutting their own hair or finding a trusted barber to manage thinning areas.