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GlossaryImmunosuppressive Therapy

use of drugs to reduce immune system activity

Immunosuppressive Therapy, also known as Immunosuppression Therapy, involves the use of medications to reduce or suppress the activity of the body's immune system. This treatment is often used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs, manage autoimmune diseases, and treat certain types of alopecia, where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.

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learn Baricitinib

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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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

learn Rapamycin

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 Treatment of Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Systematic Review

8 citations, June 2019 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases”

Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for Satoyoshi syndrome.

research Oral Lichen Planus: A Chronic Systemic Disease with Immune-Mediated Pathogenesis

7 citations, July 2013 in “InTech eBooks”

Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.

research Current and Potential Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

41 citations, February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design”

Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.

Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy

research Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy

10 citations, April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology”

A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.

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