So, what's the consensus on bimatoprost, lanatoprost or travoprost for AGA/MPB?
    5/16/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Bimatoprost →

    a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

    Latanoprost →

    glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are the tone is 😐 neutral with less effective than minoxidil results.

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    Bimatoprost, latanoprost, and travoprost can aid hair regrowth but are costly and less effective than minoxidil. They work best when combined with minoxidil and finasteride.
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      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

       12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community Why not Travopost? More effective than min, and stackable.

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hair growth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.

      community Just an encouraging post for atypical alopecia sufferers

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Castor Oil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.

      community You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance

       56 upvotes 1 year ago
      Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.

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      This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.

      research Medical Treatment of Alopecia

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