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    GlossaryTreatment Efficacy (Therapeutic Effectiveness)

    ability of a treatment to produce desired results in trials

    Treatment Efficacy refers to the ability of a medical treatment or intervention to produce the desired beneficial effect under ideal and controlled conditions, such as in clinical trials. It is a measure of how well a treatment works in a controlled environment, which is different from "effectiveness," which measures how well it works in real-world settings.

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      What should I do 18M facing extreme hair thining and dandruff

      community What should I do 18M facing extreme hair thining and dandruff

      in General  161 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, feeling stressed and unable to commit to Minoxidil or handle finasteride side effects. They have tried natural oils, anti-hair fall shampoo, and consulted a dermatologist without success, and are seeking affordable treatment options.
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      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

      in Minoxidil  583 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.