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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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learn Baricitinib

JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

learn Hydrocortisone

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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The Future of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment: The Promise of Selective Immunotherapies, Anifrolumab and Belimumab, Compared to Blanket Immunosuppressives

research The Future of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment: The Promise of Selective Immunotherapies, Anifrolumab and Belimumab, Compared to Blanket Immunosuppressives

August 2024

Selective immunotherapies like anifrolumab and belimumab are more effective for treating systemic lupus erythematosus than traditional drugs.

research Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

61 citations , March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine”

Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.

research Pattern of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Among Nigerians

49 citations , February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology”

SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.

research Cutaneous Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review for the Rheumatologist

11 citations , September 2022 in “The Journal of Rheumatology”

Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.

research Skin

2 citations , January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

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community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

community Research and Question about Allopregnanolone, Multiple Sclerosis, TRT, and Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 3 years ago

A 52-year-old male with Multiple Sclerosis is considering using Finasteride and Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for hair loss but is advised to lose weight first to avoid side effects. He is currently focusing on diet, weight loss, and using Rogaine and microneedling for hair treatment.

community Making your own RT1640 in China

in Research/Science 4 years ago

RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.