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    GlossaryInhibitors

    substances that slow or prevent specific biological processes

    Inhibitors are substances that slow down or prevent specific chemical reactions or biological processes. In the context of hair and alopecia, inhibitors can target enzymes or pathways that contribute to hair loss, potentially offering therapeutic benefits by halting or reversing the condition.

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      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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