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    GlossaryFDA-approved

    means authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

    "FDA-approved" refers to a product or treatment that has been reviewed and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety and efficacy. This approval process involves rigorous testing, clinical trials, and evaluation of data to ensure that the product meets the necessary standards for public use. For example, certain medications for treating alopecia must be FDA-approved to ensure they are both safe and effective for patients.

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

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      Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      research Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      2 citations , January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”
      Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
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      research Medicine Update

      February 2024 in “IJCP”
      The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.

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      community [EU] Neofollics lotion, anyone has experience?

      in Product  3 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Neofollics lotion is discussed as a hair loss treatment, but users report it is ineffective and not supported by strong evidence. Users suggest sticking to FDA-approved treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community what are the best multivitamins for hairloss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.