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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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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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Vitiligo is caused by the immune system attacking skin pigment cells.
research Sparse Haplotype-Based Fine-Scale Local Ancestry Inference at Scale Reveals Recent Selection on Immune Responses
Recent selection on immune response genes was identified across seven ethnicities.
research Epidermal Keratinocytes Regulate Bacterial Immune Responses and Host Defense Through EGFR
EGFR inhibitors cause skin issues and hair loss by weakening skin defenses, suggesting antibiotics and targeted treatments can help.
research Epidermal Keratinocytes Initiate Wound Healing and Pro-Inflammatory Immune Responses Following Percutaneous Schistosome Infection
Epidermal keratinocytes start wound healing and inflammation after schistosome infection.
research A Multicomponent Skin-Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Elicits Robust Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses
The new skin-targeted COVID-19 vaccine creates strong immune responses and could improve vaccination methods.
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5 / 228 resultscommunity Has anyone had experience with PRP causing or exasperating alopecia areata?
A 33-year-old female with androgenic alopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
community Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald
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.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Hair texture changed on fin/min
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.