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    Glossary Inhibition

    process of slowing or preventing a biological reaction

    Inhibition refers to the process of slowing down or preventing a biological reaction or activity. In the context of hair and alopecia, inhibition might involve the suppression of certain enzymes or pathways that contribute to hair loss, thereby potentially promoting hair growth or preventing further hair thinning.

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    1. Tofacitinib JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug
    2. Baricitinib JAK inhibitor pill used for severe alopecia areata
    3. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    4. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    5. PP405 mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials