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Glossary Medical Device

instrument or apparatus used to diagnose or treat medical conditions

A medical device is any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, or related article used to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat, or alleviate disease or injury in humans. Unlike drugs, which achieve their primary effect through chemical action, medical devices exert their effects through physical or mechanical means. Examples include pacemakers, MRI machines, and even simple items like bandages and thermometers.

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research Pilot study of topical management of folliculitis: clinical outcomes and safety in routine practice

July 2026 in “Dermatology Reports”

In this pilot study, a medical device gel with hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide showed promising safety and clinical performance for treating folliculitis in adults, reducing lesion count and improving severity scores and quality of life over 8 weeks.

A Preliminary Study on the Application of a Vibrating Device Instead of Topical Anesthetic Gel During Injection of Local Anesthesia

research A Preliminary Study on Application of Vibrating Device Instead of Topical Anaesthetic Gel During Injection of Local Anaesthesia

August 2020 in “Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications”

This study found that using topical anesthetic was more effective than a vibrating device in reducing discomfort from dental injections.

research A wearable and stretchable dual-wavelength LED device for home care of chronic infected wounds

41 citations , October 2024 in “Nature Communications”

In this study, researchers developed a wearable red and blue LED patch and a sprayable fibrin gel to treat infected wounds at home, demonstrating effective infection control and enhanced wound healing in diabetic mice and minipigs.

research Prospects for the Use of Carboxytherapy in Comprehensive Care for Problematic Skin

August 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research”

This study suggests that noninvasive carboxytherapy methods, like gel formulations and device-assisted delivery, can significantly improve skin conditions with high safety and no recovery time, particularly in sensitive areas.

research Recent advances in nanocarrier-loaded gels: Which drug delivery technologies against which diseases?

57 citations , September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release”

This review discusses recent advances in using nanocarrier-loaded gels for various medical applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting potential advantages in therapeutic strategies.

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community Article of all potential future cures

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Ritlecitinib and PP405 show promise for hair regrowth. Diagnosing the cause of hair loss is crucial before treatment.

community A little more than a month using red light therapy. I'm surprised by the progress.

263 upvotes 5 months ago

Red light therapy has shown promising results in hair regrowth for the user, who avoids minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. The user follows a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise, and sauna use, and will continue monitoring the therapy's effectiveness.

community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

in Update 115 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

community Is it sufficient to block scalp DHT topically, or is it also necessary to reduce serum DHT? (My Question is Elaborated Below)

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical finasteride can be as effective as oral finasteride for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects, but precise dosing is essential. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride is not recommended due to dutasteride's stronger inhibition.

community How many of you are on fin and how many are on dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Many people use finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some switching due to cost or effectiveness. Minoxidil is also commonly used, and side effects like weaker erections or ball pain are reported by some.

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