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GlossaryCrohn's disease

chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract

Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis or granulomatous colitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. It can affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus, but most commonly impacts the end of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the colon. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The exact cause is unknown, but it involves an abnormal immune response that leads to inflammation.

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research Budesonide for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease

156 citations , August 2014 in “Cochrane library”

Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.

research Alopecia Areata: A possible extraintestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease

33 citations , June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis”

Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.

research Metastatic Crohn's Disease of the Lung

14 citations , September 1998 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition”

Pulmonary symptoms in Crohn's disease can occur and should be diagnosed with bronchoscopy for effective treatment.

research Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, alopecia universalis and Crohn's disease

8 citations , June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis”

Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.

research Telogen effluvium as the first symptom of Crohn's disease in a child.

1 citations , January 2014 in “PubMed”

Hair loss in a child was an early sign of Crohn's disease.

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community Autoimmune disease and balding

in Update 12 upvotes 2 years ago

A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

in Is this regrowth? 9 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

community 15 months fin and keto, thinking about starting oral min. What’s the best way to get ahold of it?

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the user's successful hair regrowth after 15 months of using finasteride and ketoconazole. The user is considering starting oral minoxidil, but others suggest sticking with the current treatment or trying topical minoxidil instead.

community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

in Chat 95 upvotes 3 years ago

A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.

community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.

132 upvotes 7 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

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