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Fluridil

Original Purpose or Use:

Originally marketed as a cosmetic product in the Czech Republic.

FDA Approved?

No

Scientific Results:

One study shows that Fluridil, when used topically, is effective at increasing the percentage of hairs in anagen (growth) phase from an average of 76% to 85% after 3 months, and 87% after 9 months. It was well tolerated, did not appear to absorb systemically, and did not have adverse sexual side-effects.

Observed Results:

Unknown

Notes:

This is a relatively new drug, originally introduced as a cosmetic product in the Czech Republic. Fluridil apparantly addresses the hair loss problem differently from drugs like finasteride (DHT inhibitor) and spironolactone (anti-androgen). By preventing the formation of androgen receptors on the follices themselves, this may offer a complementary treatment modality to existing drugs.

Side Effects:

None observed.

Editor's Rating:

Not yet rated

Gender:

Both

Approximate Price:

Unknown

How to get it:

Unknown

Related Abstracts and Articles:

1. Fluridil, a rationally designed topical agent for androgenetic alopecia: first clinical experience.
   

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