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Anabolic steroid (pharmaceutical)

oxandrolone

CAS 53-39-4
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Oxandrolone is a controlled anabolic-androgenic steroid used as a prescription medicine. It is illegal in cosmetics, classified as a doping substance, and any cosmetic presence indicates serious adulteration.

Skin benefits

  • Approved oral anabolic-androgenic steroid used medically for severe muscle wasting and recovery
  • Has a defined therapeutic role under specialist medical supervision in licensed dosage forms

Known concerns

  • Prescription anabolic-androgenic steroid; not a cosmetic ingredient under any regulatory framework
  • Controlled substance in many jurisdictions including the EU, US and Australia
  • Systemic hormonal effects including liver toxicity, virilization, cardiovascular and endocrine disruption
  • Presence in a cosmetic product would constitute illegal adulteration with a doping substance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.