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    Glossary Autoimmune Response

    immune system mistakenly attacks body's own cells and tissues

    An autoimmune response occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to various autoimmune diseases, such as alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, resulting in hair loss.

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