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    Glossary Medications

    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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    1. Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review Skin appendage disorders · 2019 · 28 citations
    2. Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs Journal of Pharmacy Technology · 2011 · 6 citations
    3. Medications Most Commonly Associated With Erectile Dysfunction: Evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration National Pharmacovigilance Database Sexual Medicine · 2022 · 2 citations
    4. Adult patients with alopecia areata report a significantly better medication adherence compared to those with atopic dermatitis: Results from a large cross-sectional cohort study JAAD International · 2024 · 1 citations
    5. Medications Springer eBooks · 2016
    6. Medications Mostly Associated With Ejaculatory Disorders: Assessment of the Eudra-Vigilance and Food and Drug Administration Pharmacovigilance Databases Entries Urology · 2024
    7. Medications affecting the insulin-like growth factor 1/growth hormone axis, including teprotumumab, somatostatin analogs, and anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies, are associated with elevated reporting odds of alopecia in women: A pharmacovigilance study Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2023
    8. Medications Altering Sex Hormone Balance and Risk of Advanced Liver Disease in HCV-infected Males The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2011
    9. The Effect of Medications Used in Mesotherapy on Hair Organ Culture and Culture of Dermal Papilla Cells Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2006
    10. Narrative Review of Skin and Pregnancy: Dermatologic Manifestations and Medication Management During Pregnancy Dermatology and Therapy · 2026
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    1. Medication plan after hair transplant - advice on timing finasteride & oral minoxidil (indoor cat; work with pregnant women) Community · 29 Oct 2025
    2. due to medication, age, over use of color and heat, my hair began to fall out and break. I shaved my head (35F) and I’m horrified at myself now Reddit · 15 Feb 2025
    3. Hairloss due to medication -- recovery? Reddit · 7 Jul 2018
    4. Xeljanz medication for alopecia universalis? Reddit · 4 Jul 2026
    5. Seeking Medication Advice for Norwood 2 Hairline at 42 Community · 6 Jun 2026
    6. 33M Medication w/scalp psoriasis Reddit · 26 Apr 2026
    7. I have tried every hairloss option between shaving and wigs. Considering retrying fin because depression medication also has sexual side effects and hairloss has driven me to almost need them. Every hairloss option I have tried has a "dealbreaker" caveat and so I am forced to choose one of the below Reddit · 26 May 2016
    8. Should I Start Medication for My Hair Loss? Need Advice Community · 13 Aug 2026
    9. Progress of me switching medications and a timeline. All meds were taken oral. Reddit · 21 Jan 2026
    10. I’ve been on medications for 5 months now Reddit · 20 Dec 2024
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