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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Assessing the Safety of Topical Minoxidil Through Disproportionality Analysis of FAERS Reports
Topical minoxidil may cause more side effects than currently listed, needing updated safety information.
research Uncovering Shortcomings in Advertising Strategies for Over-The-Counter Minoxidil Products on Amazon
Most minoxidil products on Amazon don't provide safety or side effect information.
research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
research Safety Profile of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines: An Analysis of the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System from 2007 to 2017
HPV vaccines are generally safe but need further investigation for rare side effects.
research New Changes in Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling: Review of Dermatologic Drugs
The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
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 Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.
community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.
The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.
community KX-826+Minoxidil Outperforms Minoxidil Alone for AGA Treatment: 30+ New Hairs/cm² (24 Weeks, P=0.0075)
KX-826 combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair growth compared to minoxidil alone for treating male androgenetic alopecia, with no unexpected safety concerns. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including KX-826, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, sharing personal experiences and sourcing information.