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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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Reply to ‘CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia’: Three PDC-Related Parameters Are Useful in Differentiating Lupus Alopecia from LPP

research Reply to ‘CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia’: Three PDC-Related Parameters Are Useful in Differentiating Lupus Alopecia from LPP

4 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.

research An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Alopecia in Two Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine”

Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.

research An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Alopecia in Two Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

3 citations, October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports”

Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.

research Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss

35 citations, October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.

research Evaluation of Hair Loss

21 citations, May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology”

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

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community What are some other causes of hair loss?

in Chat 8 upvotes 3 months 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 Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months 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 Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 66 upvotes 8 months ago

Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.

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