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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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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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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia Universalis and Graves’ Disease in the Setting of Immune Restoration After Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Immune recovery after HIV treatment can cause autoimmune issues like hair loss and thyroid disease.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research Alopecia in Association with Severe Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Following Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for Acute Retroviral Syndrome
A man with HIV developed skin and hair issues after starting HIV treatment, which improved with topical treatment.
research Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research Aggressive Treatment in Pediatric Patients With Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome/Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Is Associated With Future Development of Type III Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome
Aggressive treatment in young patients with certain drug reactions may lead to multiple autoimmune diseases later.
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5 / 332 resultscommunity Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D
A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.
community 2.5 months topical minoxidil Progress
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after 2.5 months using topical minoxidil. Some suggest adding finasteride for long-term results, while others share their experiences with side effects or alternative treatments like dermarolling and dietary improvements.
community 12 mo 1 ml daily Min/Dermaroller 1mm-1.5mm update + AGA progression theory and specific order of treatment
A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
community Xeljanz....the magic drug!!!
A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.
community Average r/bald user complaining
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.