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    substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent medical conditions

    Medications, also known as drugs or pharmaceuticals, are substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases and medical conditions. They can be administered in various forms such as pills, injections, or topical applications, and work by interacting with the body's biological systems to achieve their intended effects. For example, minoxidil is a medication commonly used to treat hair loss by stimulating hair follicles to promote growth.

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    1. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    2. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    3. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    4. Sulforaphane Compound found in broccoli sprouts
    5. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies