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GlossaryRheumatoid Arthritis Treatment (RA Treatment)

involves medications, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to manage symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment (RA Treatment) involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to manage the symptoms and slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. Common medications include disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which help reduce inflammation and pain.

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Methotrexate Treatment Patterns in Advanced Therapy-Naïve Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients in the Corrona Registry

research Methotrexate Treatment Patterns in Advanced Therapy-Naïve Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients in the Corrona Registry

June 2019 in “Poster presentations”

Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis continued methotrexate treatment over two years, but those who stopped and restarted experienced more side effects and less improvement.

research Methotrexate Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Poland: Retrospective Analysis of Patients in Routine Clinical Practice

June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases”

Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.

research Patient’s Experience with Subcutaneous and Oral Methotrexate for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

23 citations, September 2016 in “BMC musculoskeletal disorders”

Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis often causes side effects like diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss, especially at higher doses.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Leflunomide and Methotrexate in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

research Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Leflunomide and Methotrexate in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

1 citations, April 2019 in “Reumatología Clínica (English Edition)”

Leflunomide and methotrexate are similarly effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.

research Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: Insights and Advances

10 citations, January 2013 in “Clinical and developmental immunology/Clinical & developmental immunology”

The document concludes that systemic autoimmune diseases are complex, incurable, and require ongoing treatment and research.

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community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 2 months ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

community Vitamin E

20 upvotes 6 years ago

Vitamin E was discussed as a treatment for hair shedding, with a specific form mentioned. A user shared a link to a study and started taking the Vitamin E variants used.

community Min + Fin 6 month progression from long to buzzed to long again

in Progress Pictures 586 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared a 6-month hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and Nizoral, noting increased hair density and color. They apply treatments once daily before bed and have experienced a second shedding phase, which they believe is normal.

community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

in Update 12 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

community 3 months on Minoxidil 5% once per day

in Progress Pictures 990 upvotes 1 week ago

The user experienced significant hair growth after using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for three months, despite initial shedding. They noted improved hair density, especially at the temples, and plan to manage excess hair growth on the forehead.

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