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research Infectious events in patients with alopecia areata treated with JAK inhibitors: low burden and minimal impact on persistence in treatment

2 citations , May 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”

This study found that while infectious events may occur in alopecia areata patients treated with JAK inhibitors, these infections are usually manageable and rarely lead to permanent treatment discontinuation.

research Incidence of serious infectious events with methotrexate treatment: Metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials

February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism had significantly lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to controls, but similar levels to women with PCOS.

research Incidence Rates of Infections, Malignancies, Thromboembolism, and Cardiovascular Events in an Alopecia Areata Cohort from a US Claims Database

1 citations , June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy”

This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher incidence rate of herpes simplex infection compared to matched individuals without the condition.

research EVENTOS ADVERSOS E DEMAIS INCIDENTES NO CUIDADO ESTÉTICO REALIZADO PELO BIOMÉDICO

1 citations , April 2018 in “Acta Biomédica Brasiliensia”

This study reviewed 31 publications and found various adverse events in aesthetic procedures performed by biomedical professionals, including infections, skin burns, muscle dysfunction, emergency-required damage, deformities, and pain, highlighting the need to incorporate patient safety topics into their education.

research Safety Assessment of Ritlecitinib Based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database: A Real‐World Pharmacovigilance Study

July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This study identified common and unexpected adverse events associated with ritlecitinib in real-world use, providing insights into its safety profile for treating severe alopecia areata.

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community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

community RU58841 in germany eventually facing legal charges

in Hair Systems 32 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hair loss, with concerns about its legality in Germany and potential legal consequences. Alternatives like finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, with some users questioning the effectiveness and safety of RU58841.

community 1mg of finasteride/2 sessions of Kenalog injections/ Clobetasol (4 months into treatment)

5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is undergoing treatment for hair loss using finasteride, Kenalog injections, and Clobetasol, along with vitamin D and collagen supplements. They are considering additional treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, and there is discussion about whether the hair loss is due to stress, alopecia areata, or a scarring condition like lichen planopilaris.

community Are there any hair loss clinics in the U.S. that offer dutasteride mesotherapy?

5 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of dutasteride injections for hair loss, often paired with oral minoxidil and oral finasteride/dutasteride. The user is seeking information on U.S. clinics offering this treatment.

community Dutasteride 0.5 vs. 2.5? Equally effective if you give it enough time?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride at 0.5 mg and 2.5 mg doses may eventually yield similar hair growth results over time, with 0.5 mg being sufficient for many users. Higher doses may not significantly increase benefits and could lead to diminished returns.

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learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

Can follistatin be applied topically, or is it only effective through injections or systemic use? Follistatin is not effective when applied topically and requires injections or systemic use.

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learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation has a risk of infection, but proper aftercare minimizes it.

learn Botox

What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Hydrocortisone

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? Clinicians do use a mild steroid cream to settle the scalp irritation minoxidil can cause, but no verified trial tests hydrocortisone added to minoxidil or to corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning — combining it is a decision to take with a prescriber.

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