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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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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Circumscribed alopecia areata incognita
A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
research Circumscribed Alopecia Areata Incognita and Response to Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
research Color-transition sign: A useful trichoscopic finding for differentiating alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium
The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita and Diffuse Alopecia Areata: Clinical, Trichoscopic, Histopathological, and Therapeutic Features of a 5-Year Study
The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita: Current Evidence
Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair loss but usually improves with topical steroids.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
community Is this normal? (losing hair on side of head)
The user is concerned about potential alopecia areata. They are seeking advice on whether this condition is normal.
community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
community 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.