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research Tofacitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata and variants: A study of 90 patients

238 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, tofacitinib was reported to improve scalp hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis, showing a higher response in alopecia areata.

research Tofacitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata and variants: A retrospective cohort study of 90 patients

June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

In this retrospective study, tofacitinib was found to be effective and well-tolerated for treating severe alopecia areata, with 77% of patients achieving a clinical response over 4-20 months, though results were more favorable for patients with less extensive hair loss.

research The evaluation of JAK inhibitors on effect and safety in alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2018 patients

4 citations , June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology”

This study found that JAK inhibitors effectively improve alopecia areata outcomes, as indicated by SALT scores, but they were associated with an increased risk of adverse effects, with 921 out of 1508 patients experiencing adverse reactions.

research Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Ritlecitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

49 citations , February 2022 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy”

This study found that treatment with ritlecitinib improved hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, with many achieving significant results after 24 weeks compared to placebo.

research COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF BARICITINIB VERSUS METHOTREXATE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA

1 citations , April 2025

This study found that oral baricitinib was more effective than methotrexate in treating severe alopecia areata, with significant improvements in SALT scores over six months.

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community Hair gel makes my hair look terribly unhealthy?!

in Styling 267 upvotes 1 year ago

Avoid hair gel; use sea salt spray, matte clay, or styling powder for volume. Use finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.

community Potential ( but not yet confirmed ) pp405 leak through korean media.

233 upvotes 11 months ago

A peptide-based hair loss treatment, PP405, reportedly increased hair density by 62% in 90 days, but these claims are unverified and met with skepticism. Users compared PP405 to Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubts about its effectiveness without more evidence.

community Cheap Indian Dutasteride Suggestions

8 upvotes 5 days ago

The conversation discusses various brands of dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with recommendations for Cipla Duprost, Sun Dutagen, Dr. Reddy's Dutas, and cheaper alternatives like Dutaspor and Dutiven. Users share experiences and suggest testing drug quality through HPLC, while OP considers a 2.5mg dose and prefers soft gels for better bioavailability.

community Ketocanzole 2% has almost completely recovered my hair loss

in Ketoconazole 335 upvotes 9 months ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo effectively regrew hair by treating scalp dermatitis and inflammation. The user also used jojoba and oat oil, Aveeno moisturizer, and hyaluronic acid for scalp care.

community People who continue to lose hair on fin/dut, Are you on Nicotine?

in Research/Science 81 upvotes 1 year ago

Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.

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an immunosuppressant (JAK inhibitor) approved for arthritis and ulcerative colitis, used off-label for severe alopecia areata; it carries an FDA boxed warning

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