Archive · 8 Dec 2025

Acne Drug Shows Promise in Treating Male Baldness

Acne Drug Shows Promise in Treating Male Baldness

Scientists have found that a drug used to treat acne might also help with male pattern baldness.

This type of hair loss affects many men in their late 20s and early 30s.

The drug, called clascoterone, was tested in two big studies with over 1,500 men.

In one study, it helped hair grow back 539% more, and in another, it helped 168% more.

The company that made the drug says it is safe to use.

If the drug gets approved by the FDA next year, it could be the first new treatment for male pattern baldness in 30 years.

This is good news for many people who have been trying to find a way to stop or reverse their hair loss.

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