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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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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Casos de eflúvio telógeno em pacientes pós-infecção pelo Covid-19 na cidade de Guanambi – Bahia: incidência e manejo
COVID-19 may trigger hair loss in some people.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias: Review of Histopathological Findings of 37 Patients from the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo from 2000 to 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
research Factors Associated With Non-Scarring Alopecia in Adult Women: A Cross-Sectional Study From January to December 2013
Low ferritin levels are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Follicular Recovery After Chemical Aggression and Chronic Traction in Afro Hair: Therapeutic Evaluation with Caffeine's Therapy
Caffeine therapy helped hair recovery after chemical and traction damage.
research Trichoscopy In Alopecia Areata And Trichotillomania
Trichoscopy can reliably distinguish between alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community 19 years old - 3 months of min+fin
A 19-year-old has been using a regimen of 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride for three months to combat early-onset balding. The user reports some progress and plans to continue the current treatment, while others suggest considering additional treatments like dutasteride for more aggressive cases.
community (M23)Been on DUT for a year and 1 month- so is a transplant not a good option if DUT doesn’t work🤷♂️
The user has been using Dutasteride for over a year for hair loss and is considering a hair transplant if it doesn't work. Suggestions include adding Minoxidil and microneedling, but some advise against a transplant as the current treatment seems effective.
community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.
Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.