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research New Insights Into the Phenomenon of Remissions and Relapses in Autoimmune Diseases and the Puzzle of Benign Autoantibodies in Healthy Individuals
Autoimmune diseases with high tissue recovery often relapse and remit, while those with low recovery rarely remit.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Azathioprine for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
research Teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis: An Update
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
research Lung Cancer Chemoprevention with Retinol Palmitate: Preliminary Data from a Randomized Trial on Stage Ia Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Retinol palmitate may reduce cancer relapses in early-stage lung cancer patients.
research Comparative Efficacy of Topical Anthralin and Intralesional Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
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5 / 23 resultscommunity 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions
A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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.
community Spironolactone and pregnancy planning
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
community If you're in your 20s and doubting wheter to start a protocol, READ THIS.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.
community Made an interesting observation today (caffeine, nicotine)
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.