Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review) Research/Science 10/25/2024
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
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