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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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research Time to loss of response for dupilumab in ophiasis-pattern alopecia areata
Dupilumab helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow her hair quickly and maintain it for six months after stopping treatment.
research Coexistent frontal fibrosing alopecia with ophiasis pattern alopecia areata in a young female: A case report and review of the literature
Recognizing rare hair loss patterns in young females can improve understanding and treatment.
research Hairy tongue associated with the use of baricitinib therapy for ophiasis pattern alopecia areata
A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.
research Ophiasis Pattern Alopecia Areata in an Infant
Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
research A rare case of ophiasis pattern of alopecia areata in a child: a case report with Unani insights
Unani medicine may help treat a rare, hard-to-treat hair loss pattern in children.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community Is this normal? (losing hair on side of head)
The user is concerned about potential alopecia areata. They are seeking advice on whether this condition is normal.
community Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.
community AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.