The conversation is about whether it is safe to take Xeljanz, a JAKinhibitor, while also taking finasteride for hair loss. The concern is that Xeljanz weakens the immune system, which could be risky.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAKinhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
A 35-year-old with alopecia areata has tried finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and dutasteride without success in stopping hair loss. The dermatologist suggests JAKinhibitors, but they are too costly, leading to uncertainty about the cause of hair loss.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jakinhibitors.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jakinhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.