Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs are mainly used in the treatment of cancers and infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs


 Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), an essential protein required for the repair and regrowth of tissues in our body, is the main cause of alopecia. Tumor Necrosis Factor is also known as TNF is an enzyme that is normally produced by the body when it is under attack from viruses or bacteria. The damage to the vital proteins is usually caused by inflammation. This is the main factor responsible for our hair loss.

When there is an imbalance between the production of the TNF and the attack on the vital protein by cancer cells, a chain reaction takes place. The cancer cells are able to enter the bloodstream and destroy the hair follicles causing hair to fall out in large numbers. There are certain drugs, however, which help prevent the production of TNF. These drugs are called Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF) Inhibitor Drugs 

Inhibitors work by stopping the signals that are sent by the body to the cancer cells to stop attacking hair follicles. Once the inhibitor is in place, however, the body is still able to produce TNF as it is a normal protein.

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs are mainly used in the treatment of cancers and infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. However, they have been shown to be very effective in the treatment of alopecia areata. Some doctors use them for patients with milder forms of alopecia.

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs are available both over the counter and via a prescription. They can be taken by mouth as pills, patches, or intravenously in the form of intravenous injectable tablets. Accutane and Rogaine are some Inhibitor Drugs that are available only for the treatment of tumors that have already grown and are located near the hair follicles. 

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