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    GlossaryDabrafenib

    medication targeting BRAF V600E mutation in melanoma

    Dabrafenib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, specifically melanoma with a BRAF V600E mutation. It works by inhibiting the activity of the BRAF protein, which is involved in cell growth and division, thereby slowing down or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

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      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       15 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Ruxolitinib - Start of a case study

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user trying a new hair loss treatment, Ruxolitinib, alongside their existing regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to apply Ruxolitinib to their temples daily for 1-2 months.

      community Anagenic is trying to compound Gt20029

      in Treatment  56 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.