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GlossaryPharmacotherapy

use of medications to treat medical conditions

Pharmacotherapy, also known as drug therapy or medication therapy, involves the use of medications to treat various medical conditions. This approach leverages the therapeutic effects of drugs to manage symptoms, cure diseases, or prevent health issues, and is often tailored to individual patient needs based on factors like age, weight, and specific health conditions.

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research Pharmacotherapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Update

34 citations, January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology”

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

Androgenic Alopecia: Recent Understanding Of The Androgenetic Receptor-Mediated Molecular Mechanisms And Current Pharmacotherapy

research Androgenic Alopecia: Recent Understanding Of The Androgenetic Receptor-Mediated Molecular Mechanisms And Current Pharmacotherapy

December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology”

Androgenic alopecia is mainly caused by DHT, and new treatments focus on hair regeneration and aging factors.

research Pharmacotherapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

March 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective long-term treatments for male hair loss.

research Pharmacotherapy for Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.

research Pharmacotherapy of Androgenetic Alopecia – A Literature Review

November 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport”

Combination therapy for hair loss can improve results and reduce side effects.

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community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

in Treatment 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 2 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

in Research/Science 104 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.