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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Essential syphilitic alopecia revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings
New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings
Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: A Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature
Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [23M] Hair got better at 3 months, then much worse. What now?
The user experienced initial hair improvement with dutasteride and minoxidil but saw worsening at seven months, likely due to shedding. The consensus is to continue treatment, as shedding is common and improvement may take up to a year.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
community can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.
community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.