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research Non-Scarring Patchy Alopecia in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Differs from That of Alopecia Areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research Prognostic Factors in Mexican Patients with Patchy and Other Types of Alopecia Areata
Early onset, severe types, nail changes, family history, and body hair loss worsen alopecia areata prognosis; sticking to treatment helps.
research Prognostic Factors That Affect the Response to Topical Treatment in Patchy Alopecia Areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
research Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
research Significance of HLA-DR+ T Cells and Natural Killer Cells in the Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes of Alopecia Areata
Severe alopecia areata involves higher levels of certain immune cells, which can be normalized with betamethasone.
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5 / 317 resultscommunity Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
community Can I punch someone if they make fun of my hair loss, just like Will Smith did?
Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.
community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?
The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.