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GlossaryImmune Response (immunological response)

body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens and foreign substances

The immune response, also known as the immunological response, is the body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. It involves the activation of immune cells, such as white blood cells, which identify, attack, and eliminate these invaders to protect the body from infections and diseases. This process can also mistakenly target the body's own cells, leading to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss.

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research A Signature of Genes Including FGF11 Reveals Aberrant Fibroblast Activation and Immune Infiltration in Keloid Tissue

2 citations , August 2022 in “Emergency medicine international”

Keloid skin disorder involves abnormal fibroblast activation and immune response, linked to a group of genes including FGF11.

research A Severe Case of Folliculitis Decalvans

January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine”

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.

research Artificial Skin for Wound Healing

26 citations , January 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Artificial skin is improving wound healing and shows potential for treating different types of wounds.

research Rhodococcus Equi: Clinical Manifestations, Virulence, and Immunity

119 citations , October 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine”

Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.

research Erythematous Cutaneous Nodules Caused by Adulterated Cocaine

5 citations , September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Talc in street cocaine can cause immune-reactive skin nodules where injected.

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community How I recovered from 4+ years of severe balding ages 20-24 by dieting, lifestyle changes and ONLY using topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 473 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.

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Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 1 year ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user visited three dermatologists for hair loss treatment and was disappointed with their lack of thorough examination and discussion. Treatments prescribed included minoxidil, finasteride, multivitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, and biotin, but the user was dissatisfied with the approach and lack of consideration for newer treatments.

community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

in Chat 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

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