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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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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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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries: A Comparative Study
Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
research Cosmetics
The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
research US Clinics Marketing Unproven and Unlicensed Adipose-Derived Autologous Stem Cell Interventions
The document warns against US clinics selling untested stem cell treatments without FDA approval.
research Direct-To-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising: The Debate Is Not Over
The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
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5 / 877 resultscommunity Where have all the microneedle pens gone?
Microneedle pens for hair loss are harder to find on Amazon due to FDA regulations on needle length. Users suggest buying from AliExpress or Temu instead.
community New to microneedling
The conversation is about starting microneedling for hair growth, with questions on needle sizes, session frequency, and reliable purchasing options. The user seeks clarity on FDA regulations and prefers to avoid certain online retailers.
community 2 years on fin - hair recovery progress
A user shared their two-year progress using finasteride 1mg daily for hair recovery, noting significant improvement with minimal side effects like a slight decrease in libido. They initially tried microneedling weekly for six months but discontinued it, and they are now experimenting with reducing the finasteride dose to 0.5mg daily.
community HairClone received grant money to begin their work after crowdfunding failed
HairClone received grant money to start work after crowdfunding failed. They aim to offer treatments in early 2021, pending UK FDA licensing.
community The ANSM is trying to ban Finasteride
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.