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research Potential Treatment of Steroid‐Resistant Alopecia Areata Using Allogeneic Exosomes Derived From Adipose Tissue Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: A Case Report

July 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports”

This single-patient case study reported promising results for severe, corticosteroid-resistant alopecia areata, with treatment using exosomes derived from mesenchymal stromal cells leading to almost complete hair regrowth in 12 weeks and favorable changes in inflammatory markers, suggesting potential for further investigation.

Clinical Findings, Response to Steroid Treatment, and Recurrence Rate in Alopecia Areata Patients With or Without a Nonsynonymous Variant of Coiled-Coil Alpha-Helical Rod Protein 1

research Clinical Findings, Response to Steroid Treatment, and Recurrence Rate in Alopecia Areata Patients with or without a Nonsynonymous Variant of Coiled-Coil Alpha-Helical Rod Protein 1

January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that alopecia areata patients with a CCHCR1 gene variant had higher recurrence rates and structural abnormalities in hair compared to those without the variant.

research High-dose steroid pulse therapy for the treatment of severe alopecia areata.

21 citations , March 2002 in “PubMed”

This study found that monthly high-dose steroid pulse therapy for approximately six months was effective and well-tolerated in Taiwanese patients with severe multifocal alopecia areata.

research Treatment of severe alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injections.

60 citations , October 2009 in “PubMed”

This study reports that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was effective and well-tolerated for treating extensive alopecia areata in patients who often showed specific initial hair characteristics.

research Untargeted metabolomics and steroid signatures in urine of male pattern baldness patients after finasteride treatment for a year

March 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Finasteride treatment changes certain urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.

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learn Hydrocortisone

a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? Clinicians do use a mild steroid cream to settle the scalp irritation minoxidil can cause, but no verified trial tests hydrocortisone added to minoxidil or to corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning — combining it is a decision to take with a prescriber.
Is hydrocortisone effective for stopping inflammation that blocks hair growth? Sources describe hydrocortisone as a short-course treatment for scalp inflammation such as seborrhoeic dermatitis or eczema, and no verified trial tests it as a hair-regrowth treatment; the corticosteroids used for alopecia areata are the potent prescription ones, and prolonged use of any topical steroid on the scalp risks skin thinning.

learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

in Product 10 months ago

A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

community Dutasteride or treatment and TRT/PEDs

1 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced hair thinning after using tamoxifen and bupropion and is now using topical dutasteride, alfatradiol, melatonin, adenosine, and specific shampoos for improvement. They are considering using steroids and are seeking advice on whether combining oral dutasteride with TRT/PEDs would affect hair health, with mixed opinions on the impact of testosterone and DHT on hair loss.

community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

11 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

community How. can I counteract the rapid hair loss caused by steroids?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.

community No more hair transplants - a new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix

105 upvotes 11 months ago

A new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix is discussed as a potential alternative to hair transplants, but users express skepticism due to its high cost, pain, and lack of proven results. Some users prefer traditional methods like Minoxidil, finasteride, steroid shots, and microneedling for hair growth.

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