research Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in a Girl with Lower Extremities Edema: A Brief Report
MCTD should be considered in children with recurring muscle issues, lupus-like symptoms, and edema.
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Dupilumab can cause lupus-like symptoms, so patients need careful monitoring.
research Characterization of Novel TMEM173 Mutation Causing a Lupus- and SAVI-Like Phenotype, Modified by Polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1
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5 / 22 resultscommunity Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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 Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald
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.
community What are some other causes of hair loss?
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 What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.