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    GlossaryMedications (Pharmaceutical Agents)

    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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      learn Baricitinib

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

      learn Mesotherapy

      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

      learn Dexpanthenol

      precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects

      learn Saw Palmetto

      a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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