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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Study of the behaviour of lesional and nonlesional skin of canine recurrent flank alopecia transplanted to athymic nude mice
Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
research The efficacy of subcutaneous slow‐release melatonin implants in the prevention of canine flank alopecia recurrence is uncertain: A double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled study
Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.
research Canine noninflammatory alopecia: a comprehensive evaluation of common and distinguishing histological characteristics
Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Hair Loss Disorders In Domestic Animals ‐ Edited by Lars Mecklenburg, Monika Linek & Desmond J. Tobin
The book helps veterinarians understand and treat hair loss in animals.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Suggestions?
The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.
community Hair Loss on Sides and Nape Despite Finasteride Treatment
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride, ketoconazole, and topical minoxidil. They suspect retrograde alopecia due to hair loss on the sides and nape, despite noticing some hair thickening on top.
community 23M Seeking Hair Loss Treatments Safe for Cats and Dogs
The user is seeking advice on safe hair loss treatments for a household with pets, avoiding minoxidil due to its danger to cats. They are considering alternatives like dutasteride and looking for affordable options.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.