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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid LupusErythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
research Getting to the root of hair loss in alopecia
Specific immune cells cause alopecia areata and blocking certain proteins can prevent it.
research The function of BST2 in γδ T Cells, CD8 T Cells, and macrophages in alopecia areata pathogenesis 4231
BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
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5 / 223 resultscommunity Switching to Oral from Topical min effective or not
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may lead to better results for some users, with oral minoxidil generally being more effective due to higher absorption. However, it can also cause side effects like hypertrichosis and blood pressure issues, and individual responses may vary.
community 41M – On Finasteride 16 years with great results, now seeing temporal loss. Meds wearing off? Time to switch things up?
A 41-year-old has been using finasteride for 16 years with great results but is now experiencing temporal hair loss. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding oral minoxidil, and considering a combination of treatments, while noting that supplements and weightlifting likely don't interfere with finasteride's effectiveness.
community Finasteride , creatine and muscle growth
Finasteride does not significantly affect muscle gains and can slightly increase testosterone levels. Creatine is generally considered safe to use with finasteride, though some believe it may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss.
community [23M] Started Sep 14, 1mg Fin, 2x Min per day. Ur all right, wish I started sooner!
A 23-year-old started using 1mg Finasteride and Minoxidil twice daily on September 14 and saw positive results without side effects, boosting confidence and gym performance. They asked if switching from generic Finasteride to Propecia-brand would cause any changes.
community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use
The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.