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    GlossaryMedical Therapy (Medical Treatment)

    management and care of patients to treat or alleviate conditions

    Medical Therapy, also known as Medical Treatment or Clinical Therapy, refers to the management and care of a patient to combat disease or alleviate symptoms. This can include the use of medications, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and other non-surgical methods. For example, in the context of alopecia, medical therapy might involve the use of topical treatments like minoxidil or oral medications such as finasteride to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.

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      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

      in Chat  215 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community 3-ish month Progress and Treatment Testimonial

      in Progress  28 upvotes 5 years ago
      User experienced significant hair loss and tried treatments including Finasteride, Minoxidil, scalp massages, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. After focusing on overall physical and mental health, user saw dramatic improvement in hair growth.

      community 20M Diffuse Thinning for 2 Years, No Improvement with Treatments

      in General  130 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is experiencing worsening diffuse thinning despite using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral finasteride, stemoxydine, and pyrilutimide. He is seeking support and advice as he struggles with the mental and physical challenges of hair loss treatments.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.