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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Drug Survival and Long-term Outcome of Tofacitinib in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata with a good drug survival rate.
research High Response Rate to Bexxar in Advanced Stage Prior Treatment-Resistant Follicular Lymphoma
Bexxar treatment led to a high response rate in patients with advanced-stage, treatment-resistant follicular lymphoma.
research LB1681 Risk of merkel cell carcinoma progression after treatment discontinuation in patients with an objective response to anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy
Longer immunotherapy treatment may improve outcomes for Merkel cell carcinoma patients.
research 504 A single-center retrospective study evaluating the efficacy of intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy for 113 patients with alopecia areata
Intravenous methylprednisolone helped over half of alopecia areata patients regrow hair, but many relapsed.
research A systematic review of pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata
Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair loss treatments rated (by gpt-4)
Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.
community I honestly think Dutasteride at 2.5mg could be the ultimate cure for hair loss.
Dutasteride at 2.5mg is considered a potential hair loss cure due to its DHT-blocking ability, but there are concerns about side effects and individual responses. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also discussed, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness and safety.
community I recovered from Saw Palmetto sides (overdosed). What do you think about starting low dose Finasteride?
The user experienced severe side effects from overdosing on saw palmetto and is considering starting a low dose of finasteride for hair loss, despite concerns about similar side effects. Most responses advise against using finasteride due to potential risks, suggesting consulting a doctor and addressing underlying health issues first.
community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.