185 citations,
August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews”
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
15 citations,
December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health”
EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.