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research Controversy: Synthetic hairs and their role in hair restoration?

10 citations , January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This article reviews the use of artificial hair fibers, discussing their controversial history and the FDA ban, and reports no new research findings.

research View Point- Synthetic hairs: Should they be used?

December 2006 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)”

This article discusses the controversy surrounding artificial hair fibers in India, reporting no new results, and provides guidelines for dermatologists on their usage.

research Synthetic Hairs: Their Role in Hair Restoration

January 2016

This article reviews the available data on artificial hair fibers, noting FDA bans and reported side effects, without presenting new research findings.

research Arterielles popliteales Entrapment Syndrom (PAES) — ein Fallbericht zur Differentialdiagnose der Claudicatio intermittens

December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis”

This review discusses various treatments for androgenic alopecia, highlighting FDA-approved options and other commonly used therapies, but reports no new clinical results.

research Artificial Hair: By the Dawn to Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant

7 citations , December 2017 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences”

This abstract outlines the historical development and medical validation of artificial hair implants, particularly the approval and improvement of the Biofibre® implant technique in Europe and Australia, and highlights its advantages as the latest advancement in hair restoration treatments.

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community The ANSM is trying to ban Finasteride

in Research/Science 110 upvotes 1 year ago

France is considering reviewing finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about their safety, but a ban in the EU is unlikely due to regulatory hurdles. Many users express frustration over the potential ban, emphasizing the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss and criticizing the influence of anecdotal evidence on public health policy.

community Possible Finasteride ban happening soon

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 165 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about a potential finasteride ban in the EU, possibly affecting the US, are discussed. Users doubt a ban, citing its widespread use and suggest alternatives like minoxidil and dutasteride.

community PP405 bandwagon, time to resume the hype train.

164 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with significant results in just four weeks. The treatment is still in early stages, with further trials needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and optimal dosage.

community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

community The EU has Finasteride and Dutasteride under review at risk of getting banned.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 159 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about side effects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.

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learn Thymosin Beta 4

What should users understand about the scientific status of Thymosin Beta 4 in hair growth therapies? Thymosin Beta 4 is not an approved treatment for hair loss, and its hair evidence comes only from animal and cell studies. Its grey-market form, TB-500, is flagged by the FDA for safety risks and banned in sport.

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