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    GlossaryDrug Discovery (Drug Development)

    process of finding new medications for treating diseases

    Drug Discovery, also known as Pharmaceutical Discovery, is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered. It involves identifying active compounds, conducting preclinical research, and optimizing these compounds for efficacy and safety before they can be tested in clinical trials. This complex and multi-step process aims to develop new treatments for diseases, including conditions like alopecia.

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      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

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      in Product  40 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of new hair loss treatments, mentioning that despite 40 years of research, only accidental discoveries like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been made. It also notes that drug development is a slow process, often taking a decade or more to bring a new drug to market.