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research Alopecia areata as another immune‐mediated disease developed in patients treated with tumour necrosis factor‐α blocker agents

61 citations , June 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Anti-TNF-α therapy may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata, especially in those with a history of autoimmune disease.

A Systematic Review of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Blockers, Anti-Interleukins, and Small Molecule Inhibitors for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Treatment

research A systematic review of tumor necrosis factor-α blockers, anti-interleukins, and small molecule inhibitors for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treatment

May 2025 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases”

TNF-α blockers and IL inhibitors improve symptoms in most patients with severe scalp condition, but more research is needed.

research Alopecia areata in a patient with psoriatic arthritis and Crohn's disease receiving etanercept

7 citations , April 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases”

Etanercept improved arthritis and psoriasis but caused hair loss, which healed after switching to sulfasalazine.

research [Hidradenitis suppurativa - symptoms, diagnostics, and therapy].

2 citations , April 2019 in “PubMed”

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps and scarring, often triggered by smoking and obesity, and requires varying treatments based on severity.

research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa/Dissecting Terminal Hair Folliculitis

1 citations , January 2019 in “Springer eBooks”

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.

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community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

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.

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