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    Glossary FDA-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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    1. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    2. Baricitinib JAK inhibitor pill used for severe alopecia areata
    3. Tofacitinib JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug
    4. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    5. Bimatoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth