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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Development of a Visual Extension of the Severity of Alopecia Tool (VESALT) for Alopecia Areata
VESALT improves alopecia areata assessment by including non-scalp areas and is reliable and user-friendly.
research Two‐dimensional planimetry for alopecia areata severity evaluation compared with severity of alopecia tool: A pilot study
Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
research STRIAA (Severity TRichoscopy Index Alopecia Areata): Validation of a Novel Trichoscopic Tool for Evaluation of Alopecia Areata
The STRIAA tool helps doctors quickly and effectively assess the severity of Alopecia Areata.
research Assessment of Alopecia Areata Disease Severity in Pediatric Patients
New tools help doctors better assess and treat alopecia areata in kids by considering more than just hair loss.
research Visualizing Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores in the clinical setting using patient images from a clinical trial
The study helps doctors use patient images to understand and apply SALT scores for treating severe alopecia areata.
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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 Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
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 DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
community is there anything that stops hair loss?
A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.