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research Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy

46 citations , December 2014 in “Epilepsy & behavior”

This study found that weight gain and alopecia were the most common cosmetic side effects of AEDs, with valproic acid and pregabalin being particularly associated with these effects.

research A serious side effect of a potentially widely used cosmetic product

3 citations , January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This article discusses a serious side effect associated with a potentially widely used cosmetic product but reports no new experimental results.

research A Study on Gender- and Age-Related Differences in SMP (Scalp Micropigmentation) Status Perception and Side-Effect Awareness

December 2025

This study found that perceptions of scalp micropigmentation and awareness of its side effects vary significantly by gender and age, influencing attitudes and intentions toward the procedure.

research Changes in European Legislation Make it Timely to Introduce a Transparent Market Surveillance System for Cosmetics

12 citations , January 2007 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

This review discusses the classification and regulation challenges of anti-ageing cosmetics in Europe and reports no new findings; it calls for increased transparency to help consumers make informed choices.

research Clinical Efficacy, Cosmetic Acceptability, and Local Tolerability of a New Formulation of Topical 5% Minoxidil without Propylene glycol: A 6-month, Multicentre, Real-life, Prospective, Assessor-Blinded Study in 196 Subjects with Hair Loss. The andldquo;NOMINALandrdquo; Trial

January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research”

This study found that a new propylene glycol-free 5% minoxidil lotion demonstrated good clinical efficacy and very good cosmetic acceptability and tolerability after six months of use in patients with androgenetic alopecia, showing results comparable to traditional formulations containing propylene glycol.

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community Here's why Pryiltamide "failed" phase 3 trials and marketed as a cosmetic

in Chat 8 upvotes 2 years ago

KX-826 failed Phase III trials due to high placebo effects, patient compliance issues, COVID-19 side effects, and detection method deviations. KX-826 is now marketed as a cosmetic and approved for combination with Minoxidil.

community Side effects after 7 months without overthinking it.

20 upvotes 4 years ago

A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar side effects or dismissing concerns.

community 2.5 Years Dutasteride Monotherapy Before and After

232 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared progress pictures after 2.5 years of using 0.5mg daily Dutasteride for hair loss, noting a significant increase in hair density and cosmetic changes to improve appearance. They avoided Minoxidil due to hassle and side effects, and plan to consider a hair transplant in the future.

community is this a hair transplant (57 yo)

in Hair Systems 604 upvotes 6 months ago

A 57-year-old man uses a hair system, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hair systems and finasteride side effects.

community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

in Microneedling 39 upvotes 1 year ago

A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

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learn GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu: Does it have side effects or is it completely safe? For topical cosmetic use, one 24-hour study in cultured skin cells found a low potential for irritation, but no clinical trial has characterised its side effects on the scalp. Injected or oral GHK-Cu has no published human safety data, and the FDA lists injectable GHK-Cu among compounding substances that may present significant safety risks.

learn Adenosine

Molecule the body uses for energy, used as a cosmetic hair-lotion ingredient

Adenosine: Does it have side effects or can I use it without a prescription? Adenosine lotions are sold without a prescription as cosmetics. Small trials reported few side effects, but long-term safety has not been studied.

learn white tea

Are there any side effects or scalp reactions associated with white tea in hair treatments? In one trial, women using green-tea cream plus capsules reported more skin irritation than placebo; a US cosmetic safety panel judged tea-leaf ingredients safe as used only when formulated not to cause allergy.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

learn Follistatin

Protein that blocks activin, a growth-regulating signal

learn Melatonin

Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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