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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Spatial Transcriptome Reveals Disturbance of Peri-Infundibular Immune Infiltration in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in immune cell behavior around hair follicles.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases
A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research Regulatory T Cells: The Many Faces of Foxp3
Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
research The Expanding Impact of T-Regulatory Cells in Skin Health
T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year results. Fin + Min + Microneedling + tretinoin + ketoconazole
A user's 1 year progress using a combination of treatments, including Minoxidil BID, finasteride, microneedling, tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo, for hair loss. Replies included advice such as to consider switching the strength of minoxidil or getting a shorter haircut.
community 2022 Official beginner guide for "I'm losing my hair, what can I do?"
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
community Increased Coffee intake resulted in massive shed
Increased coffee intake might be linked to hair shedding, but the cause is unclear. The user is on finasteride and has increased water intake, possibly affecting electrolyte balance.
community 20 year old male 4 month progress on 2.5min, 1mg fin, 1.5mm derma stamp.
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after four months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and weekly 1.5mm derma stamping. He reported no side effects from the treatments and noted increased hair growth in other areas of his body.
community My 6 month progress pictures: November 2023 to May 2024
A user shared their 6-month hair loss progress using minoxidil 5% twice daily and finasteride, noting significant improvement. They experienced an itchy scalp initially but resolved it by washing their hair daily and using oils and conditioner as needed.