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GlossaryMedical Therapy

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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research Medical therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review and clinical approach

37 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)

1 citations , May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.

research INTERDISCIPLINARY PATIENT PATHWAY FOR ALOPECIA: COORDINATING MEDICAL THERAPY, TRICHOLOGICAL CARE AND VISUAL SUPPORT

March 2026

A coordinated approach combining medical, trichological, and visual support is needed to better manage hair loss.

research 10 Medical therapyMedical Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation”

Medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are important for improving hair loss and quality of life.

research Dermatologic medical ozone therapy complications treated with hyperbaric oxygen.

December 2025 in “PubMed”

Medical ozone therapy can cause serious complications, but hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help improve them.

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community The Chinese version of Stemson Therapeutics (Hair Multiplication) is here. It is called Yunce Medical.

in Technology 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Yunce Medical, a Chinese company, is developing hair multiplication technology similar to Stemson Therapeutics, with potential for quicker availability due to favorable regulations. Users express skepticism and hope for future advancements in hair loss treatments.

community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.

in Treatment 112 upvotes 2 years ago

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

community Good news for stem cells hair therapies - US federal judge: using patients' stem cells does NOT fall under FDA jurisdiction

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 3 years ago

A US federal judge ruled that using patients' stem cells for medical treatments is not under FDA jurisdiction, potentially speeding up development of stem cell-based hair loss therapies. Some users are optimistic about increased research and development, while others express skepticism about the ruling's impact on safety and efficacy standards.

community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

in Technology 73 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

community Dermatologist said that Minox ONLY is the way to go and that's the international medical concensus

in Treatment 17 upvotes 4 years ago

A dermatologist advised using only minoxidil for hair loss, citing it as a lifelong therapy and dismissing finasteride due to potential side effects. Several users disagreed, recommending a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

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