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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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5 / 372 resultsresearch Letters to the Editor
A gluten-free diet resolved a girl's symptoms, revealing undiagnosed Coeliac disease as the cause.
research Cronkhite–Canada syndrome: from clinical features to treatment
There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
research Localised Skin Hyperpigmentation as a Presenting Symptom of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Complicating Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
research P095 The Very Interesting Small Bowel Lesions of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Small bowel lesions in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome persist despite steroid treatment.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Two months of dutasteride once a day 0.5 and minoxidil 5% twice a day. The light is different but I think there is progress
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
community 1 year progress 1mg oral Finasteride, 5% topical Minoxidil. 36M
A 36-year-old man shared his one-year progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth on his hairline, eyebrows, and beard. He reported no major side effects, except for some eye irritation from minoxidil application near the eyes.
community My experience using microneedling stamp vs pen. (Bioneedle vs dr pen)
The user compared microneedling with a stamp versus a pen, finding the Dr. Pen more effective and easier to use than the Bioneedle stamp. They also mentioned using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
community The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence
Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.
community For those who didn’t respond to dut/fin: did RU58841 do anything?
RU58841 may help some with hair loss, but it can have side effects like heart pain. Dutasteride and finasteride can cause initial shedding, and results may take time.