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GlossaryInnate Immunity

body's first, non-specific defense against pathogens

Innate immunity, also known as natural or non-specific immunity, is the body's first line of defense against pathogens. It includes physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes, as well as immune cells like macrophages and neutrophils that can quickly respond to a wide range of invaders without prior exposure. This system provides immediate, but generalized, protection and does not adapt or improve with repeated exposure to the same pathogen.

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research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease of Multiple Players

31 citations, July 2021 in “ImmunoTargets and therapy”

Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.

research Resident Memory T Cells in Autoimmune Skin Diseases

50 citations, May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.

research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Folliculotropic Disease of Innate Immune Barrier Dysfunction?

9 citations, August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology”

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.

research Type 2 Innate Immunity Regulates Hair Follicle Homeostasis to Control Demodex Pathosymbionts

March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.

research An Update on the Roles of the Complement System in Autoimmune Diseases and the Therapeutic Possibilities of Anti-Complement Agents

7 citations, December 2010 in “Current Drug Therapy”

Anti-complement agents could effectively treat autoimmune diseases with fewer side effects.

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throwawayyougetme in Treatment 58 upvotes 3 years ago

A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

SileDub in Product 8 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

community New Hair Loss Treatment from Kintor Just Hit the Market: KX-826!

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Kintor Pharmaceutical's new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is entering the market. Users are eager to see its effectiveness before celebrating.

community TresslessGPT is available to ChatGPT Plus users

craggg in 📣 Announcement 107 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation introduces a specialized chatbot for ChatGPT Plus users that provides advice on hair loss treatments, drawing from research and community insights. It mentions treatments like RU58841, the "big 4" (likely minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and tretinoin), dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.

community No-Finasteride Regime

International-Pin650 in Treatment 10 upvotes 3 years ago

User explores no-finasteride hair loss treatments, considering compounds like Minoxidil, Eucapil, Alfatradiol, Stemoxydeine, Azelaic Acid, Retinol, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. They ask about mixing compounds, application schedules, and potential side effects.

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