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    Glossary Autoimmune Diseases

    immune system attacks the body's own tissues

    Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to a variety of health issues, depending on which part of the body is targeted. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, where joints are affected, and alopecia areata, where hair follicles are attacked, leading to hair loss.

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    1. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    2. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles
    3. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    4. Baricitinib JAK inhibitor pill used for severe alopecia areata
    5. Tofacitinib JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug