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    GlossaryLiraglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

    medication mimicking GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar

    Liraglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) to help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. It is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand name Victoza and for weight management under the brand name Saxenda.

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      community Clascoterone phase 3 results are out!

      in Treatment  77 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.

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      in Research/Science  977 upvotes 1 year ago
      UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.

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      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 32-year-old is seeing new hair growth after two months of using minoxidil foam twice daily, finasteride every other day, and weekly microneedling. They previously had a hair transplant but did not use medication afterward, which they now regret.