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    GlossaryPsoriatic Arthritis

    chronic inflammatory condition causing joint pain in psoriasis patients

    Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects some people who have psoriasis, a skin disease characterized by red, scaly patches. PsA causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, and can lead to joint damage if not treated. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, and it can affect any joint in the body, including the spine.

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      community No idea what's causing my hair thinning

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.

      community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

      in Chat  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

      community 4 years on finasteride and Minoxidil with great success. Ask me stuff!

      in Progress Pictures  950 upvotes 2 years ago
      . ummwhatsure: No it doesn't. I started losing my hair around 27/28. This user has had great success with a combination of finasteride and Minoxidil, taking 1 milligram of finasteride per day and applying Minoxidil twice daily for 4 years, starting when they were 31. They experienced some shedding in the first two years, but now have thicker, fuller hair than before.
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      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.