130 citations,
February 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
JAKinhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAKinhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jakinhibitors.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jakinhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
Dr. Gary Linkov, a YouTuber and doctor, is praised for his free hair loss advice despite his own struggles with hair loss. Some users discuss the high cost of his consultations and treatments like oral minoxidil and Jakinhibitors.
The conversation is about whether it is safe to take Xeljanz, a JAK inhibitor, while also taking finasteride for hair loss. The concern is that Xeljanz weakens the immune system, which could be risky.