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Irreversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment With Pegylated Interferon-Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Case Report and Literature Review

research Irreversible alopecia universalis during treatment with pegylated interferon-ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C virus infection: Case report and published work review

9 citations , November 2012 in “Hepatology Research”

A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.

research Irreversible and severe alopecia following docetaxel or paclitaxel cytotoxic therapy for breast cancer

61 citations , April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.

research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions: a rare cause of irreversible childhood alopecia

5 citations , January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica”

Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.

research Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Not Always Irreversible

9 citations , January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.

research HAIR FOLLICLE STEM CELLS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF PRIMARY CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA

March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal”

Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.

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community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 677 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

in Chat 33 upvotes 3 years ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 94 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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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