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GlossaryAzathioprine (Imuran)

immunosuppressive drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and alopecia

Azathioprine, also known by brand names such as Imuran, is an immunosuppressive medication commonly used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of alopecia. It works by inhibiting the proliferation of immune cells, thereby reducing the immune system's activity and preventing it from attacking the body's own tissues.

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research Non-Biologic Immunosuppressive Drugs for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Skin Diseases

January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

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 Concurrent Hepatitis B and Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Rare Presentation of Acute Liver Failure - A Case Report

May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine”

A young woman recovered well from rare simultaneous Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis after treatment.

research Unusual Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/Sjogren's Syndrome Phenotype in a Patient with a TNFAIP3 Gene Mutation

June 2019

A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.

research Intensive Immunosuppression in Patients With Disseminated Sclerosis: Clinical Response

31 citations , July 1975 in “PubMed”

Intensive immunosuppression can reduce relapse rates in multiple sclerosis patients, despite some side effects.

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A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.