research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Series
Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
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research Efficacy of Oral Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris
Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor Use in Patients With Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case Series and Systematic Review
Oral Janus kinase inhibitors may be an effective treatment option for lichen planopilaris with some risk of increased cholesterol and liver enzyme levels.
research Efficacy and Safety of Mycophenolate Mofetil for Lichen Planopilaris
Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
research Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity
A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
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5 / 24 resultscommunity Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 6 months on oral minox with no result
A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.
community No motivation to workout because I’ll be bald no matter what
The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.