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    GlossaryPlacebo

    substance with no therapeutic effect used in clinical trials

    A placebo is a substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect, often used in clinical trials as a control to test the efficacy of new medications. It is designed to look like the actual drug being tested but does not contain any active ingredients. The placebo effect occurs when patients experience real changes in their health after taking a placebo, due to their belief in the treatment's effectiveness. This phenomenon is crucial for distinguishing between the actual effects of a drug and the psychological impact of believing one is being treated.

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      in Treatment  245 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment claims a 539% improvement over placebo, but skepticism remains due to lack of substantial evidence and reliance on percentage figures. Users discuss the effectiveness of existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubt about the new solution's impact.

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      A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.