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    substance used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease

    Medication, also known as medicine or a drug, is a substance used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and alleviate symptoms. Medications can be administered in various forms, such as pills, injections, or topical applications, and they work by interacting with the body's biological systems to achieve their intended effects.

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      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  451 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community 41 years old with reseeding hairline but I'm derma rolling eating better and taking nutrafol

      in Is this regrowth?  224 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 41-year-old is addressing hair loss by eating better, using a dermaroller, and taking Nutrafol, but many suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil for better results. The conversation includes mixed opinions on Nutrafol's effectiveness, with some recommending pharmaceutical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for more significant hair regrowth.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

      in Progress Pictures  1011 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.