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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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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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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 Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Off-Label Medication and Use of Unapproved Drugs
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Cosmetics
The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
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5 / 711 resultscommunity Dermatologist denied prescribing oral dutasteride because it’s not FDA approved BUT did prescribe ORAL minoxidil 😂
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for a year with no improvement in hair loss and was denied dutasteride by a dermatologist due to FDA approval issues but was prescribed oral minoxidil instead. The user is seeking advice on whether to switch to dutasteride, continue finasteride, or add minoxidil.
community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.
community My RU58841 Progress / Hair loss journey
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hair loss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
community 15 months total on Dut/Min/RU and microneedling 1mm every other week
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.