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    Glossary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

    biologically active components in medications producing therapeutic effects

    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are the biologically active components in medications that produce the intended therapeutic effects. For example, in a drug designed to treat hair loss, the API would be the specific chemical compound that stimulates hair growth or prevents further hair loss. APIs are crucial in the formulation of any pharmaceutical product, as they are responsible for the drug's efficacy.

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    1. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    2. PP405 mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials
    3. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors
    4. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    5. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products