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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research Reply to ‘CD123 immunohistochemistry for plasmacytoid dendritic cells is useful in the diagnosis of scarring alopecia’: three PDC-related parameters are useful in differentiating lupus alopecia from LPP
Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
research Clinical and immunologic parameters during thalidomide treatment of lupus erythematosus
Thalidomide improved lupus symptoms but caused nerve damage in some patients.
research Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography: Characteristic hints for the diagnosis of scarring alopecia due to lupus erythematodes: A preliminary study
LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
research Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Leaf Extract as Bioactive Substances for Anti-Androgen and Antioxidant Activities
Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
research Alopecias in lupus erythematosus
Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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5 / 105 resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.
community When someone posts a scalp tension theory
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Surprising dutasteride studies on low dose effect
Low doses of dutasteride are as effective as higher doses for hair regrowth, with fewer side effects. Users find success taking it 2-3 times a week instead of daily.
community M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.