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    GlossaryMedications (Pharmaceutical Agents)

    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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      community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.
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      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Why is there more skepticism in RU than Pyrilutamide?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about skepticism towards the hair loss treatments RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, with users discussing the lack of human testing for RU58841 and the ongoing trials for Pyrilutamide. Some users believe RU58841 has more anecdotal success, while others highlight Pyrilutamide's current research progress.