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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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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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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research Unraveling the Link Between Ectodermal Disorders and Primary Immunodeficiencies
Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
research A Synoptic Overview on Autoimmune Disorders and Its Management
Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
research A Synoptic Overview on Autoimmune Disorders and Its Management
Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
research Phenotypic-Genotypic Expansion of Plectinopathy in a Patient With Muscular Dystrophy and Immune-Mediated Myasthenia Gravis
A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: From the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
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5 / 228 resultscommunity Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)
A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.
community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity
The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit
A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.
community I hate it when people write off your hairloss info because “you’re not a doctor.”
A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hair loss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.