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research Longitudinal clinical course, treatment outcomes, and relapse patterns in alopecia areata: a prospective cohort study
Baseline severity and relapse history affect alopecia areata treatment and recurrence.
research PUVA treatment of alopecia areata totalis and universalis: A retrospective study
PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.
research Table 1_Longitudinal clinical course, treatment outcomes, and relapse patterns in alopecia areata: a prospective cohort study.docx
Baseline severity, disease activity, and relapse history are key to predicting response and recurrence in alopecia areata.
research Alopecia areata treatment with baricitinib: different relapse phenotypes
Baricitinib can lead to hair regrowth in alopecia areata but may also cause relapses.
research Nonalimental Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation
A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
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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 Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.
The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.