Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug
Treatment 4/13/2021
dexpanthenol Vitamin B5 Minoxidil anti-oxidative anti-inflammatory oral hair loss drug over the counter efficacy studies B5 Rogaine
Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.
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