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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
learn Latanoprost
glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Late-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.
research Late Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Clinical and Autoantibody Profile and its Comparison with Young Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Late onset SLE has different symptoms and antibody profiles compared to young onset SLE.
research AB0698 SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS OVER 80 YEARS OF AGE: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT OF VERY LATE-ONSET IN A THIRD LEVEL HOSPITAL
Older men with late-onset lupus have a higher mortality rate than women.
research Case Report: Extensive digital gangrene as a primary manifestation of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Digital gangrene can be an initial symptom of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Referee report. For: Case Report: Extensive digital gangrene as a primary manifestation of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Digital gangrene can be an unusual first sign of late-onset lupus.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
community Suffering from intense sides from dutasteride
A person experienced severe sexual side effects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.
community Why not just take the drugs before hair loss?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed as preventative treatments for hair loss, with some advocating for early use and others concerned about side effects, especially before full maturity. Many regret not starting these treatments earlier due to their effectiveness in preventing or slowing hair loss.