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Alopecia areata, also known as spot baldness, is an autoimmune disease in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. Small spots most commonly occur on the scalp and usually grow back within a year. A very small percentage of cases spread to the entire scalp (alopecia totalis) or to the entire body (alopecia universalis).

Alopecia areata, also known as spot baldness, is an autoimmune disease in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. Small spots most commonly occur on the scalp and usually grow back within a year. A very small percentage of cases spread to the entire scalp (alopecia totalis) or to the entire skin (alopecia universalis).

The cause is not well understood, heredity may be a factor

The most common treatments are:

  • Cortisol injections or creams
  • Minoxidil (Rogain)

/r/alopecia_areata

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Is this alopecia?

F24, felt this bald patch on my head after washing it and I’m in shock as I’ve never had this before ? Unsure if alopecia thank you

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2024/12/01
21:47 UTC

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Jak inhibitors

Has anyone that lives in the US ever bought Jak inhibitors from one of those online pharmacies? If so, what was the experience like? Did you have any trouble with customs? I’ve been highly considering going this route due to prices.

2 Comments
2024/12/01
14:33 UTC

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Alopecia and lifestyle

I work in a group of stores. That store where the people are is a wine cellar owned by a couple of nice people!!! My husband and I have an autoimmune profile. We always watch people drinking and eating barbecue. Chatting, laughing and some smoking cigarettes... Some people come practically every day. Sometimes we feel like being there but we know we can't. Those with an autoimmune profile need to pay greater attention to alcohol and tobacco intake. On the weekends, my husband and I usually drink wine at home... but during the week we can't do it like our neighbors... even on stressful days It's a shame :) And you, do you control your alcohol and smoking intake? Did they cut it altogether? Do they understand that we are individual beings and we cannot be like many people who drink and smoke every day and do not have autoimmune immunity, this is not a trigger for them but for us it is? I'm not saying that they won't have health problems later on... I've been dealing with AU for 3 and a half years. I continue to seek balance. I'm from the health sector but I'm human. I follow integrative protocol but I also like a party and a get-together with friends from time to time :)

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2024/12/01
12:30 UTC

5

I have 5 years of Alopecia Areata,Do you have any solution?

I tried Prp, alopecia injection but results not that satisfied.Guys do you have any idea?

1 Comment
2024/12/01
12:28 UTC

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Androgenic alopecia grade 5

Although I've been going to doctor and taking medicine for this, but at times it somehow feels when will they grow, someone told me there is growth, really hate this

1 Comment
2024/12/01
11:45 UTC

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I noticed these thinning patches on my side past 11 months . Could this be diffuse alopecia ,

0 Comments
2024/11/30
22:59 UTC

18

Is this bad

What would this be classes as mild/moderate or severe ? I’ve had AA for 14 years this is the worst it’s got

26 Comments
2024/11/30
19:17 UTC

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Your experience with AU

I had AA since a very young age. I have always been able to hide it and I have always experienced regrowth. But the last time I gave birth, I think the event triggered my alopecia and I lost absolutely everything, my eyebrows, eyelashes and everything else. I convinced myself from the start that it would never grow back and without being completely confident, I still live well with the condition, but I'm curious if anyone has experienced regrowth and is part of the very small percentage of people who have spontaneous regrowth? Please note that I do not want to put any time or money into products and medications. The only thing I pay for is a wig for work. So I ask the question, because I believe that the thin hope that remains deep in my subconscious is probably useless and I will rely on the answers to extinguish it or keep it lol

7 Comments
2024/11/30
13:06 UTC

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Do I have AA or Scarring?

I have mpb already am on fin and min. a few months back had an itch in a spot on my scalp started itching it but didnt realize it was a patch until recently. derm says AA but could it be scarring?? Derm gave me kenalog shots, so that completely made that patch hairless

1 Comment
2024/11/30
09:23 UTC

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How to know if alopecia is scarring?

Hi y’all! Was wondering the question in the title - would appreciate insight! TIA!

1 Comment
2024/11/30
06:03 UTC

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Steroid injection? Any cream?

I just got Kenalog shots and before that i was using Clobetasol soltuion on my patches. After getting shots, my dermatologist asked me to stop applying Clobetadol and come back after 5 weeks. Is it ok? Is there anything which i can still use.

3 Comments
2024/11/30
02:31 UTC

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olumiant 4mg progressing slow?

i am 20 and i have had AA for basically my whole life, i am just recently starting olumiant 4mg and i have been on it for about 4 months and i have some eyelashes and eyebrows but they are blonde and kinda just peach fuzz, same with my head it is just short peach fuzz. im wondering if this is normal for anyone else because i am seeing on here fuller regrowth then ever at even just a month. i do wear glueless wigs when i go out somewhere but at home i always take it off and just wear nothing or a hat. it makes me sad sometimes so if anyone else is having this kind of growth let me know! (dermatologist said everything looked good around d the three month mark but did say it progresses slow) but then i see this sub and question my growth

19 Comments
2024/11/30
00:57 UTC

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Best eyelash serum for alopecia?

I have alopecia in the eyelashes. I know no serum will be a cure for it, but are there any eyelash serums you recommend to help with the regrowth progress? Thinking of trying nulastin or vegamour!

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2024/11/29
22:34 UTC

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AA Survey

I've created a short 13-question survey to explore the factors that might contribute to the onset of AA. While some of the questions may seem a bit unclear, I would greatly appreciate your honest input.

Over the years, I've developed several theories about why some people experience AA, and this survey is designed to help me gather data that will either support or challenge those ideas.

To ensure the data remains accurate, each person can only submit the survey once. This is why you will need to sign in with a Google account. However, I want to reassure you that the survey is completely anonymous.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

Survey Link:

https://forms.gle/LdapgTjNHXzMuSEv9

0 Comments
2024/11/29
20:58 UTC

5

New hair growing in white

Hi everyone!

I have some white regrowth in two of the patches on my scalp which is great! As much as I love the look, I was wondering, will these turn back to my natural colour over time? My hair used to be dyed a bright white anyway, so thinking I might just go back to that to match the new growth but obviously won’t bother if the new hair will go back to original colour anyway!

3 Comments
2024/11/29
20:02 UTC

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Record of AU remission after 1 year with dupilumab in a patient with AD

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8787583/

Has anyone here in the community used this medication and can share their experience?

4 Comments
2024/11/29
15:05 UTC

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Alopecia and birth control

I wanted to know other people's experiences with alopecia and the pill. I've had alopecia since I was a kid but only ever had patches, since going on birth control I have lost all my hair, I wanted to know if other people had similar experiences? I just stopped taking the pill now

3 Comments
2024/11/29
07:04 UTC

20

Fuck sake

I’ve joined your club, female 35, never experienced this before.

Must have happened the last few weeks or so.

15 Comments
2024/11/29
02:23 UTC

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In search of remission report

Is there anyone here in the group who has had AU and managed to stop taking the medication and continue with their hair?

Many who stop taking medications, whatever they may be, complain that they only have hair while using the medications.

Has anyone managed to stay in remission?

If yes, for how long? 🌟

0 Comments
2024/11/29
00:16 UTC

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Is it looking good?

2 Comments
2024/11/28
20:37 UTC

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