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    GlossaryLupus Hair Loss

    autoimmune disease causing inflammation and damage to hair follicles

    Lupus hair loss, also known as lupus-related hair loss or lupus alopecia, refers to the hair thinning or shedding that occurs as a result of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease. This condition can cause inflammation and damage to hair follicles, leading to temporary or permanent hair loss, often characterized by brittle hair that breaks easily.

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      Alopecias in Lupus Erythematosus

      research Alopecias in Lupus Erythematosus

      39 citations , October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine”
      Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
      Alopecias

      research Alopecias

      January 2015 in “Springer eBooks”
      Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
      Skin

      research Skin

      2 citations , January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

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      community What are some other causes of hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

      community Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      by nkrata in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.

      in Shaved/buzzed  567 upvotes 2 years ago
      This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.