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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia Areata Treatment With Baricitinib: Different Relapse Phenotypes
Baricitinib can lead to hair regrowth in alopecia areata but may also cause relapses.
research The Fate of Non-Scalp Hair in Alopecia Areata Universalis Under Baricitinib Treatment: A Real-World Single-Center Experience
Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in both scalp and nonscalp areas for alopecia areata universalis patients.
research Patient Reported Androgen Driven Phenotypes Do Not Associate With Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy
Androgen-driven traits don't predict prostate cancer recurrence.
research Eosinophilia Versus Atopy as a Predictor of Severe Phenotypes in Alopecia Areata
Both atopy and eosinophilia are linked to more severe hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
research New Insights Into the Phenomenon of Remissions and Relapses in Autoimmune Diseases and the Puzzle of Benign Autoantibodies in Healthy Individuals
Autoimmune diseases with high tissue recovery often relapse and remit, while those with low recovery rarely remit.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year ago 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 Spironolactone and pregnancy planning
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.
community I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on?
The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.
community 37 days using ketoconazole shampoo, progress?
The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, organic vinegar, iced aloe vera gel, and sulfur soap to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride unless necessary. Some users see improvement, while others suggest adding finasteride for better results.