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    GlossaryTherapeutic Agents

    substances used to treat or manage medical conditions

    Therapeutic agents, also known as therapeutic drugs or medications, are substances used to treat, manage, or prevent diseases and medical conditions. These agents can include a wide range of products such as pharmaceuticals, biologics, and natural remedies, and they work by targeting specific biological pathways to alleviate symptoms, cure illnesses, or improve overall health.

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      mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

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      Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

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      in Treatment  44 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       19 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  210 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.