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What are the immediate health risks and regulatory concerns surrounding the online sale of unapproved topical finasteride products?

The FDA issued a warning about serious side effects from topical finasteride, an unapproved hair-loss drug sold online by companies like Hims, Hers, and Ro. Thirty-two complaints were filed between 2019 and 2024, detailing issues like erectile dysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts; some effects persisted after stopping use. The FDA also highlights the risk of fetal abnormalities in pregnant women.