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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Severe Alopecia Areata Treated With Systemic Corticosteroids
Systemic corticosteroids don't prevent severe alopecia areata from spreading or relapsing.
research Characterization of Scalp, Eyelash, and Eyebrow Hair Regrowth in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Randomized to Placebo in BRAVE AA1 and BRAVE AA2 Trials
Severe alopecia areata patients have a low chance of spontaneous hair regrowth.
research Patient-Reported Burden of Severe Alopecia Areata: First Results from the Multinational Alopecia Areata Unmet Need Survey
Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
research Topical Immunotherapy of Severe Alopecia Areata with Diphenylcyclopropenone: Experience in an Iranian Population
DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
research Spontaneous Hair Regrowth in Eight Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Eight people with severe hair loss grew their hair back naturally.
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5 / 798 resultscommunity What else is good. Besides the big 3.
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 Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.
community 9 Month Status Update. I am so glad I started when I did
A user shared a 9-month update on hair loss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about side effects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.
community Topical fin (0.008%) + min - left: 26yo, right: 30yo, goodbye MBP, I keep my NW-0 :D
A user shared progress pictures showing successful hair retention using a low-dose topical finasteride (0.008%) combined with minoxidil. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, minimal effective dosing, and avoiding systemic side effects.