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immune system mistakenly attacks body's own tissues

Autoimmune factors refer to elements within the body that mistakenly target and attack its own tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to various autoimmune diseases, such as alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in hair loss.

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Risk Factors for the Development of and Outcomes After Diagnosis of Autoimmune Alopecia Areata in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

research Risk factors for the development of and outcomes after diagnosis of autoimmune alopecia areata in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases

April 2024 in “Research Square”

IBD patients treated with TNF antagonists may develop autoimmune alopecia areata, with severe cases less likely to improve.

research Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Autoimmune Diseases in Patients with Alopecia Areata

14 citations , September 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research”

Alopecia areata patients, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases, are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases.

research Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Autoimmune Diseases in Patients with Alopecia Areata

1 citations , September 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Alopecia areata patients often have other autoimmune diseases, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases.

research The role of B cell-activating factor system in autoimmune diseases: mechanisms, disease implications, and therapeutic advances

4 citations , June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

BAFF-targeted therapies can reduce autoimmune disease activity, but more research is needed for precise treatments.

research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Atorvastatin-Treated Women with Euthyroid Autoimmune Thyroiditis

4 citations , January 2023 in “Pharmacology”

Atorvastatin is less effective for women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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community Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization!?

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 5 years ago

Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?

in Treatment 4 years ago

Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.

community Lilly to seek first approval of an autoimmune drug for hair loss

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 5 years ago

Eli Lilly's drug baricitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with higher doses resulting in significant hair regrowth compared to placebo. The treatment is not for male pattern baldness.

community Calling out diffuse thinners here -- Have you ruled out other factors?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.

community Started OM and Fin one year ago

in Female 5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite using 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for a year. They are advised to monitor health factors like vitamin levels and heart health, and consider increasing ferritin levels for optimal hair growth.

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