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Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series

research Brazilian Experience of the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with the Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series

16 citations , July 2017 in “Rheumatology and Therapy”

Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.

research FC056 The ideal catagen of the hair

September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.

research Experience with oral tofacitinib in 8 adolescent patients with alopecia universalis

49 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.

research Immune-related alopecia (areata and universalis) in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors

87 citations , December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.

research Case of alopecia universalis accompanied by minimal change nephrotic syndrome

2 citations , August 2015 in “Journal of dermatology”

A possible link exists between minimal change nephrotic syndrome and complete hair loss.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Tofacitinib

a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

learn Baricitinib

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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community Just an encouraging post for atypical alopecia sufferers

in Treatment 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Castor Oil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.

community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

in Female 225 upvotes 4 months ago

A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 2 years ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community Alopecia Areata Question

in Treatment 2 upvotes 5 years ago

A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

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