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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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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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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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research Resolution of paraneoplastic alopecia following surgical removal of a pancreatic carcinoma in a cat
Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
research A case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia associated with a pancreatic adenocarcinoma
A cat's hair loss was linked to a severe pancreatic cancer.
research A case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia with secondary Malossezia‐associated dermatitis
Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.
research Paraneoplastic alopecia associated with internal malignancies in the cat
Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.
research Pre‐ and Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Some skin conditions in pets can signal cancer or may develop into cancer, and monitoring or treating these can help detect or manage the disease.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)
Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.
community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026
PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.
community Autoimmune disease and balding
A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.