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GlossaryImmunomodulation

altering the immune system's response to enhance or suppress activity

Immunomodulation refers to the process of altering the immune system's response, either by enhancing or suppressing its activity. This can be achieved through various methods, including medications, therapies, or lifestyle changes, and is often used to treat conditions like autoimmune diseases, allergies, and even some types of hair loss such as alopecia areata.

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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

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research Novel Fish Oil-Based Bigel System for Controlled Drug Delivery and Its Influence on Immunomodulatory Activity of Imiquimod Against Skin Cancer

56 citations, September 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Research”

The fish oil-based gel with imiquimod improves skin cancer treatment and reduces inflammation.

Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in German Shorthaired Pointer Dogs: Disease Development, Progression, and Evaluation of Three Immunomodulatory Drugs (Ciclosporin, Hydroxychloroquine, and Adalimumab) in a Controlled Environment

research Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in German Shorthaired Pointer Dogs: Disease Development, Progression, and Evaluation of Three Immunomodulatory Drugs (Ciclosporin, Hydroxychloroquine, and Adalimumab) in a Controlled Environment

21 citations, April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Hydroxychloroquine showed some potential, but overall, the three drugs had limited success in treating lupus in dogs.

research Local Anti-Inflammatory Effect and Immunomodulatory Activity of Chitosan-Based Dressing in Skin Wound Healing: A Systematic Review

4 citations, January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research”

Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.

research Activation of TLR3 Enhances Stemness and Immunomodulatory Properties of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells

3 citations, December 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

Activating TLR3 improves the healing and immune properties of periodontal ligament stem cells.

research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson's Disease Models

1 citations, July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.

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community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

community Anyone else taking Litfulo (ritlecitinib) to treat their alopecia?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user diagnosed with Alopecia Areata started using Litfulo (ritlecitinib), kenalog shots, and mometasone furoate 0.1%. They shaved their head and are seeking others' experiences with Litfulo.