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    Glossary Topical Immunotherapy

    deliberately triggers skin immune response to promote hair regrowth

    Topical immunotherapy, also known as contact immunotherapy, is a treatment method used primarily for conditions like alopecia areata, where an immune response is deliberately triggered on the skin to promote hair regrowth. This is typically achieved by applying a chemical agent, such as diphencyprone (DPCP), to the affected area, causing a mild allergic reaction that can stimulate hair follicles and potentially lead to hair regrowth.

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    1. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    2. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    3. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    4. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    5. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors