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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  73 upvotes 4 days 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  969 upvotes 10 months 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.

      community Please save this community. Seriously.

      in Satire  230 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation humorously critiques the lack of common sense in discussions about hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, while also highlighting the repetitive nature of advice in the community. It suggests that joke posts keep the community engaging, despite some users taking absurd claims seriously.