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21 year old male just diagnosed with alopecia. Confused and seeking adviceHi everyone--I am brand new to the website. Last week, I was getting a hair cut and my hairdresser found a bald spot on the back of my head… Started by ltz5 |
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Dec 7, 2018 Reply by Cocopuffz17 |
Signs Xeljanz is working?Someone posted something on another topic but I think the topic is worth its own thread. I think this thread could help a lot of people in… Started by mtran2000 |
0 | Dec 2, 2018 |
Has anyone tried a drug called Methotrexate for alopecia and folic acid as well and had a good amount of hair growth with it?I just took my first dose of Methotrexate yesterday and didn't feel any pain or side effects with it so far. I am on 15mg dose and take it… Started by blondfrog |
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Nov 28, 2018 Reply by Kertel |
Lab for testingIt is very exciting that people are having progress with their hair growth and it is actually affordable and accessible.I have had Au for… Started by Mike |
0 | Nov 26, 2018 |
Scared to shaveI have about 20% of my hair left I only wear hats and wraps. Afraid to wear a wig because my scalp sweats so much Started by JUDITH |
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Nov 26, 2018 Reply by Terri |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) probably should also be considered causative for lichen planushttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7997389 Pharmacotherapy. 1994 Sep-Oct;14(5):561-71. Drug-induced lichen planus. Thompson DF1, Skaehill… Started by Terri |
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Low Ferritin in AA/AU patientsHey All, I met a pretty sharp Dr. a few weeks ago. He mentioned that it's very common for AA/AU patients to have low ferritin (iron stores… Started by TC |
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Nov 23, 2018 Reply by youarebeautiful |
JAK inhibitor clinical study in ChicagoThere is going to a phase 2 JAK inhibitor study for both Alopecia and male pattern baldness in Chicago. It is not Xeljanz but a new JAK inh… Started by mtran2000 |
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Nov 23, 2018 Reply by Jack Anderson |
What can I do for the painHi, just wondering if anyone has figured our a non drug way to help with the pain of AA on the scalp? I have pain, not just tingling and i… Started by Taz1 |
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Nov 22, 2018 Reply by mtran2000 |
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)Hi All - Its my first time posting. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)? My derm recommended it for my front… Started by ladydi |
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