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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 Hair loss research is a money grab

      in Chat  217 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

      community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

      in Chat 2 years 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.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

      in Progress Pictures  196 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.