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      learn Tofacitinib

      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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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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      Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review

      research Endocrine systems of the skin

      9 citations , January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”
      The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
      British Association of Dermatology Meeting 1966: Dermatological Research and Case Studies

      research BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGY.

      November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
      Anaemia and Skin Disease

      research Anaemia and skin disease

      12 citations , November 1970 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal”
      Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.
      Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin

      research Thyroid hormone action on skin.

      24 citations , July 2011 in “PubMed”
      Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 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 Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community To anyone that is still not seeing results on the big 3…

      in Treatment  103 upvotes 3 years ago
      User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.