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GlossaryImmunosuppressants

medications that reduce the activity of the immune system

Immunosuppressants, also known as immunosuppressive drugs, are medications that reduce the activity of the body's immune system. They are often used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs and to treat autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. By dampening the immune response, these drugs can help manage conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, leading to 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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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

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research Immunosuppressive Treatment for Proliferative Lupus Nephritis

86 citations, June 2018 in “Cochrane library”

Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.

research Review Article: Dermatological Complications of Immunosuppressive and Anti-TNF Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

60 citations, September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.

research Symptom Experience Associated With Immunosuppressive Medications in Chinese Kidney Transplant Recipients

17 citations, July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship”

Chinese kidney transplant patients often feel high blood pressure, hair loss, and tiredness from their medications, and more distress leads to worse medication adherence.

research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review

5 citations, July 1991 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)”

Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.

research Gender Disparity Among Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy

February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice”

Women and men experience different quality of life and symptom distress after kidney transplant with immunosuppressive therapy.

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