US EditionLower dose of common antibiotic can treat rare hair loss condition
- Low doses of antibiotics can effectively treat lymphocytic scarring alopecia with fewer side effects than higher doses, according to researchers at NYU Langone Health.
- Only 12% of patients on lower doses experienced side effects, compared to 23% on higher doses, reflecting better tolerability.
- The study involved 241 patients and found no significant difference between low and high doses in treating hair loss and inflammation.
- The findings indicate that using lower doses may help reduce adverse reactions and the risk of antibiotic resistance, promoting better gut health.
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Low doses of antibiotic work just as well as higher ones to treat rare type of chronic hair loss
Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss, a new study shows. This regimen may also come with fewer side effects than higher doses of the medication.
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Rare Hair Loss Condition Can Be Treated With Low Doses Of Antibiotic
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Low Doses of Antibiotic Work Just as Well as Higher Ones to Treat Rare Type of Chronic Hair Loss
NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss, a new study shows. This regimen may also come…
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