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    GlossaryTopical Treatment (Topical Therapy)

    application of medication directly to skin or mucous membranes

    Topical treatment refers to the application of a medication directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membranes to treat localized conditions. This method is commonly used for skin disorders, including alopecia, where treatments like creams, gels, or solutions are applied to the scalp to promote hair growth or reduce hair loss.

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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