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GlossaryMedication (Medicine)

substance used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease

Medication, also known as medicine or a drug, is a substance used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and alleviate symptoms. Medications can be administered in various forms, such as pills, injections, or topical applications, and they work by interacting with the body's biological systems to achieve their intended effects.

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community Losing alot of hair, not sure if it’s working or what.

Witv16 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 1 year ago

22-year-old male started finasteride a month ago, experiencing increased hair loss and visible scalp. Unsure if treatment is working or if doing something wrong.

community Less messy way of applying minoxidil

Captain_D_Buggy in Chat 25 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.

community 6 months update….fin/minox/dermaroll 1-2x a week….is this working?

Separate-Panic-8834 in Progress Pictures 189 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 6 month hair loss progress while using finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling once or twice a week. The user is considering whether they may be able to avoid needing a hair transplant.

community Had a rough week. What to do now?

cb2208 in Treatment 36 upvotes 6 months ago

The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.

community Are topicals with caffeine useful to promote hairgrowth?

Old-Medicine-1574 in Research/Science 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is asking if caffeine topicals are effective for hair growth, noting they already use Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if caffeine topicals are beneficial or a waste of money.

community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

Old-Medicine-1574 in Research/Science 5 upvotes 9 months ago

The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

community Hope Medicine HMI-115 got 28M$ investment

DuKarl00 in Research/Science 60 upvotes 1 year ago

Hope Medicine received a $28M investment for HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody in phase II trials for treating androgenetic alopecia. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others find the investment and trial results encouraging.

community Hope Medicine HMI-115 Phase 1 Success in Australia! 14 hairs/cm2 increase in hair growth.

roystreetcoffee in Update 34 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a new hair growth treatment that showed a 14 hairs/cm2 increase in a trial, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and potential cost. Some users are hopeful about combining it with existing treatments like oral minoxidil for better results.

community 4 1/2 months .5 DUT & 5 mg Oral Min

BasedGawd6666 in Progress Pictures 185 upvotes 2 years ago

User discusses 4.5 months of using 0.5 DUT & 5 mg Oral Min for hair loss. They share progress pictures and discuss styling options and shedding experiences.

community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

Long_Medicine_110 in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.

community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

HMI115_GIGACHAD in Research/Science 126 upvotes 1 year ago

The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community 2022 shows much promise so far! No cure in sight, but interesting developments :)

Upbeat-Illustrator44 in Research/Science 30 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments like GT20029, pyrilutamide, and Follica show promise in 2022. Phase 1 and 2 trials are underway, and new hair growth studies have been published.

community Is anyone using melatonin for hair loss?

glitteringland1 in Research/Science 9 upvotes 7 months ago

Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.

community Q1 2024 is done. And kintor is completely silent about GT20029.

Average_-_Human in Research/Science 28 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses the lack of updates on GT20029 for hair loss treatment, with some users noting recent reports indicating ongoing data collection. There are mentions of other treatments like Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil.

community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?

LemonyBonobo in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 10 months ago

LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.

community Just me or has oral minoxidil rose in popularity over the past few years?

SirArtistic1123 in Minoxidil 12 upvotes 10 months ago

Oral minoxidil has gained popularity as a hair loss treatment, with more online discussions and research showing it's safe in low doses. A viral New York Times article also contributed to its increased acceptance.

community Phase II Clinical Trial for TDM-105795 started recruiting

SnooBooks5080 in Research/Science 23 upvotes 1 year ago

A Phase II clinical trial for TDM-105795 has started recruiting in the US, and it might be a promising treatment for hair loss. Many hair loss drugs, including this one, originate from China.

community Topical finasteride and minoxidil 6 MONTHS RESULTS

mr_mime125 in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.

community Reducing tension on the back, sides and top of head causes hair growth in MPB sufferers. Studies inside

jimii 15 upvotes 7 years ago

Reducing scalp tension can help reverse male pattern baldness (MPB). Firm scalp massages and scalp stretching exercises are beneficial.

community Does anyone have the removed Breezula phase II 12 month baseline comparison results?

nikhilvp in Research/Science 9 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the removal of Breezula phase II 12-month results by Cassiopea and the search for the original data. Concerns were raised about potential negative long-term effects on hair growth, such as androgen receptor upregulation.

community Massive hair gains! Hope! May this post be a light to you in dark phases when all other lights go out

majnu_bhai11 in Progress Pictures 193 upvotes 9 months ago

A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.

community Hope Medicine announces HMI-115 phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China

SleeperAgent2023 in Research/Science 60 upvotes 1 year ago

Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.

community Is hmi 115 the cure? Or is it 🧢 just like cosmeRNA, brezula, pyrilutamide, and other 📞 ies

SomeHorseCheese in Research/Science 14 upvotes 7 months ago

HMI 115 is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with skepticism due to past disappointments like cosmeRNA, brezula, and pyrilutamide. The user is questioning if they should be hopeful for new developments in the next six years.

community The likely cost of HMI-115, when it comes out

gaseous-txxuq in Technology 12 upvotes 2 years ago

A new potential hair loss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.

community Hope Medicine has a new CEO. Calling it now, he's probably going to axe HMI.

Scary_Heart_6119 in Update 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 treatments. Hope Medicine has a new CEO, possibly leading to HMI's termination.

community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

DAVEYOLAF98 in Progress Pictures 34 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

community 2 months of Oral Minox and dutasteride for 3.22$ in India. How much does it cost you?

Fearless_Benefit6657 in Product 44 upvotes 6 months ago

The post discusses the cost of oral Minoxidil and dutasteride in India. Users compare prices and share experiences with international shipping and insurance coverage for Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Eucapil/fluridil - have you heard of it? What’s your opinion?

alibabasfortythieves in Treatment 3 upvotes 6 months ago

Eucapil/fluridil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and why it isn't a primary treatment. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

community Questions about dutasteride, minoxidil and nuclear option?

InterestingPie5887 in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

community Any current RU58841 user experiences? I just added it to my nuclear stack.

Anxi3tyy in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A 26-year-old individual treating hair loss since 19, using a regimen of Finasteride, Cyproterone, Oral Minoxidil, Microneedling, Dutasteride, and newly added RU58841. They're seeking advice from other RU58841 users about their experiences.