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research Quantitative evaluation of carcinosin as an individualized remedy in pediatric alopecia areata using salt score and ludwig hair loss scales: A case report
Carcinosin, a homeopathic remedy, helped a young girl with alopecia areata regrow hair and reduce psychological symptoms.
research Management of Pediatric Alopecia Universalis through Ayurveda: An experience
Ayurvedic treatment significantly improved hair regrowth in a child with Alopecia Universalis.
research Evaluation of vitamin D in pediatric alopecia areata: A case–control study of thirty patients in a tertiary care hospital
Kids with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels than healthy kids.
research Dupilumab therapy for alopecia areata in pediatric patients with concomitant atopic dermatitis
Dupilumab may help children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis regrow hair.
research Systemic Tofacitinib Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Resistant Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is a safe treatment for hair loss in children, but long-term use may be needed for best results.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.
User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.
community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen
A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.
community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old
A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.