research Alopecia areata incognita: True or false?
This study suggests that yellow dots observed in scalp videodermoscopy are not highly specific to alopecia areata, as they appear in various types of alopecia.
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research Absence of vellus hair in the hairline: a videodermatoscopic feature of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research [Congenital hereditary hypotrychosis. Generalized autosomal dominant hypotrichosis with pili torti (hypotrichosis congenita hereditaria Marie Unna)].
This study reported that 19 out of 29 examined individuals from a family spanning seven generations exhibited the distinctive symptoms of hypotrichosis congenita hereditaria Marie Unna type.
research The cat with alopecia
Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
research Björnstad Syndrome With Late‐Onset Alopecia Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological and Genetic Findings
This case report describes a unique instance of late-onset Björnstad syndrome in an 18-year-old female, mimicking androgenetic alopecia, and indicates potential improvement with JAK inhibitor baricitinib, highlighting the need for considering this syndrome in similar cases of patterned hair loss in young individuals.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.
Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.
community Minoxidil 5mg does not appear to perform better than 2.5mg
Minoxidil 1.25mg twice daily is recommended by experts for better hair growth due to its short half-life, while some users report success with higher doses like 5mg. Oral minoxidil is becoming more popular than topical forms, with some users experiencing side effects like dizziness and palpitations.
community The Finasteride Shed is real.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
community Oral Minoxidil: Dosing, Timing, PE Risk, and Why Your Weight Matters (with actual data)
Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize side effects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.
community lost my hair in a single year of treatment at 20 years old
A 20-year-old lost significant hair after one year of treatment, using minoxidil, finasteride, and later dutasteride. They are considering adding RU58841 but are advised to return to finasteride and minoxidil for a year before deciding.
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6 / 801 results- What is tofacitinib, and why is it discussed in relation to autoimmune-related hair loss such as alopecia areata? Tofacitinib is a prescription JAK inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis — not for alopecia areata. It is discussed for hair loss because a 2014 case report and a 2016 open-label trial reported regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but that use is off-label, the regrowth relapsed after stopping, and the drug carries an FDA boxed warning.
- What are the key limitations and considerations surrounding tofacitinib in hair loss products and therapies? Reported hair regrowth with tofacitinib comes from alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition — mostly from small, non-randomized studies, with relapse common after stopping. There is no good evidence it helps pattern hair loss, and it is not approved for hair loss anywhere.
- What types of hair loss conditions are most commonly associated with tofacitinib use in clinical settings? Published studies link tofacitinib mainly to alopecia areata and its severe variants — as an off-label drug being studied for them, not as a cause of hair loss. The evidence is mostly small, open-label or retrospective, and relapse after stopping is commonly reported.
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- What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
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