Is Topical Finasteride Safe? What the FDA Warning Says
Short Answer: Topical finasteride is not FDA-approved, and no topical finasteride product of any kind has been approved. Every version available is compounded. Between 2019 and 2024 the FDA received 32 adverse event reports linked to compounded topical finasteride, including erectile dysfunction, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. These are the same categories of side effect […]
