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    GlossaryDrug Targets

    specific molecules drugs interact with to produce therapeutic effects

    Drug targets, also known as pharmacological targets or therapeutic targets, are specific molecules in the body, often proteins, that drugs interact with to produce a therapeutic effect. These targets can include enzymes, receptors, ion channels, or other proteins involved in disease processes. By binding to these targets, drugs can modify their activity, leading to changes in cellular function and ultimately improving health outcomes.

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      community Journey against alopecia - Finasteride 3 month

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old man from France started experiencing hair loss in September 2020 and began using finasteride in June 2021, reporting some improvement after three months without side effects. He plans to continue finasteride for a year before considering additional treatments like minoxidil or dermarolling.

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      in Treatment  40 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

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      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.