This article suggests that most topical treatments for acne and unwanted hair growth are safe to use during pregnancy, except for hydroquinone and tretinoin, due to low systemic absorption.
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November 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences”
This study highlights that the ACIP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, due to the safety of non-live vaccines in these groups and the protection they also offer to infants.
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March 2018 in “Seminars in Oncology”
This article compares the immunology of cancer and the placenta and suggests that immunotherapy for pregnant cancer patients could be feasible with careful exploration, though no new clinical results are reported.
A user successfully regrew hair using oral finasteride (1mg daily for 3 years) and topical minoxidil (5% twice daily for 15 years) with no side effects. They highlighted the importance of consistency and patience, crediting finasteride for significant hair improvement.
Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.