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GlossaryImmunosuppressants

medications that reduce the activity of the immune system

Immunosuppressants, also known as immunosuppressive drugs, are medications that reduce the activity of the body's immune system. They are often used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs and to treat autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. By dampening the immune response, these drugs can help manage conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

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research Azathioprine-induced Agranulocytosis and Severe Alopecia After Kidney Transplantation Associated With a NUDT15 Polymorphism: A Case Report

6 citations , April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings”

A woman experienced severe side effects from a drug due to a specific genetic variation, suggesting genetic testing could prevent such risks.

research Co‐localization of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris in a patient receiving immunosuppressants: A rare case

1 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.

research Inactivity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa After Renal Transplantation

8 citations , September 2006 in “Transplantation”

A kidney transplant and immunosuppressive treatment stopped the skin disease in a patient.

research The role of oclacitinib in the management of ischaemic dermatopathy in four dogs

19 citations , April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.

research Alopecia areata in solid organ transplant recipients: A retrospective analysis

March 2025 in “JAAD International”

Alopecia areata is rare in organ transplant patients and may be linked to the drug tacrolimus.

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community Hair follicle neogenesis

7 upvotes 11 years ago

A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

community Why isn't anyone using Way-316606? If it works then it grows a full head of hair back on most people

in Treatment 134 upvotes 1 year ago

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

in Progress Pictures 337 upvotes 3 years ago

Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

community Minoxidil killed my cat. You need to know how deadly this is for pets.

in Minoxidil 2568 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can cause fatal heart issues. Users recommend switching to oral minoxidil to protect pets.

community Is itching related to hair loss?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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