Adenosine
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Tracking 7 topical products by companies like Farmacia Tristaina / Andorra, Minoxidil Express and MinoxidilMax. View all 8 products »Adenosine, a naturally occurring nucleoside in the body, has gained attention in the field of hair loss treatment. Known primarily for its role in cellular energy transfer, adenosine is now being studied for its potential effects on hair growth, particularly in cases of androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss.
The effectiveness of adenosine in promoting hair growth is thought to stem from its ability to stimulate hair follicles, potentially leading to increased hair shaft elongation and enhanced hair growth. Additionally, adenosine is believed to inhibit the transition of hair follicles from the growth phase to the hair loss phase, effectively prolonging the hair growth cycle. It might also interact with specific markers involved in hair cycle staging, such as TGFß2, influencing patterns of hair growth and loss.
Research has shown promising results regarding adenosine's impact on hair loss. Studies have demonstrated that topical adenosine can increase the proportion of thick hair in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and overall appearance. In women with female pattern hair loss, the application of adenosine lotions has led to improvements in hair growth and thickness over six to twelve-month periods. These findings suggest adenosine as a safe and effective treatment for hair thinning, with no significant adverse effects reported.
Within the community, opinions on adenosine are varied. Discussions often revolve around its effectiveness compared to established treatments like minoxidil, with some individuals reporting quicker and more satisfying results from adenosine. Interest in combining adenosine with other ingredients, such as caffeine, highlights a curiosity about potential synergistic effects. While there is a demand for adenosine-based products, personal experiences with its efficacy in treating hair loss vary among users.
Research
20 / 1000+ resultsresearch Adenosine Stimulates Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 Gene Expression Via Adenosine A2b Receptor Signaling in Dermal Papilla Cells
![Adenosine increases anagen hair growth and thick hairs in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss: A pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial](/images/research/8c5869bf-2762-4b08-a389-5224ac849b5e/small/2820.jpg)
research Adenosine increases anagen hair growth and thick hairs in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss: A pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
![Adenosine stimulates growth of dermal papilla and lengthens the anagen phase by increasing the cysteine level via fibroblast growth factors 2 and 7 in an organ culture of mouse vibrissae hair follicles](/images/research/8166a9e3-6f74-45d1-a2f7-34b4e1b565ee/small/29290.jpg)
research Adenosine stimulates growth of dermal papilla and lengthens the anagen phase by increasing the cysteine level via fibroblast growth factors 2 and 7 in an organ culture of mouse vibrissae hair follicles
![Topical adenosine increases thick hair ratio in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/4e7d4474-714c-4350-a24b-2102cec0083b/small/3682.jpg)
research Topical adenosine increases thick hair ratio in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
![Topical adenosine increases the proportion of thick hair in Caucasian men with androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/1f9e7fc4-b7b2-4d0d-bf03-6b964f43bfb1/small/3809.jpg)
research Topical adenosine increases the proportion of thick hair in Caucasian men with androgenetic alopecia
![Adenosine A2B receptor: A pathogenic factor and a therapeutic target for sensorineural hearing loss](/images/research/c099d085-40c0-4490-a160-ee72932baa3c/small/5002.jpg)
research Adenosine A2B receptor: A pathogenic factor and a therapeutic target for sensorineural hearing loss
![Adenosine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Inhibits Catagen Transition In Vitro: Role of the Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes](/images/research/529f023a-1da5-481f-98b9-0359924d26d5/small/4816.jpg)
research Adenosine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Inhibits Catagen Transition In Vitro: Role of the Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes
![Characteristic Features of Female Pattern Hair Loss and the Improvement by Adenosine](/images/research/38843220-b4d8-42e4-9e8c-98a6394f1c78/small/3025.jpg)
research Characteristic Features of Female Pattern Hair Loss and the Improvement by Adenosine
![Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male-/Female-Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling](/images/research/261b9dd5-d574-4b76-8c95-9eec9253a76b/small/37147.jpg)
research Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male-/Female-Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling
![Novel adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette, subfamily A, member 12 (ABCA12) mutations associated with congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma](/images/research/db8c5dc9-852f-4fc5-adbe-71a601db5145/small/26126.jpg)
research Novel adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette, subfamily A, member 12 (ABCA12) mutations associated with congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma
![Historical and Current Adenosine Receptor Agonists in Preclinical and Clinical Development](/images/research/1714091a-5795-4862-8a2c-64f7382dc8f8/small/17717.jpg)
research Historical and Current Adenosine Receptor Agonists in Preclinical and Clinical Development
![Effects of adenosine triphosphate on vandetanib induced skin damage in rats](/images/research/fb8ab56b-b463-4562-8bd0-40937f90f132/small/4928.jpg)
research Effects of adenosine triphosphate on vandetanib induced skin damage in rats
![217 The adenosine-generating ecto-enzyme CD73 regulates human hair growth](/images/research/4192128f-7e3c-456c-9727-4929974c6287/small/19599.jpg)
research 217 The adenosine-generating ecto-enzyme CD73 regulates human hair growth
![Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.](/images/research/1a550ee1-66f9-4620-a7d9-3f90389b58d4/small/21076.jpg)
research Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.
research Effect of adenosine triphosphate on ribociclib-induced skin toxicity in rats
![Minoxidil-Induced Hair Growth is Mediated by Adenosine in Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells: Possible Involvement of Sulfonylurea Receptor 2B as a Target of Minoxidil](/images/research/9b618201-243f-435d-b3c5-4026266f96cd/small/2376.jpg)
research Minoxidil-Induced Hair Growth is Mediated by Adenosine in Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells: Possible Involvement of Sulfonylurea Receptor 2B as a Target of Minoxidil
research Pharmacological evidence for the involvement of adenosine triphosphate sensitive potassium channels in chloroquine-induced itch in mice
![Nonanal Stimulates Growth Factors via Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) Signaling in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells](/images/research/9aa9f0a6-745b-4086-ab8c-151cb25e6c6d/small/4970.jpg)
research Nonanal Stimulates Growth Factors via Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) Signaling in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
![Anti‐hair loss effect of a shampoo containing caffeine and adenosine](/images/research/05487798-ce89-45f5-a8a9-eca5b66c1fb3/small/36552.jpg)
research Anti‐hair loss effect of a shampoo containing caffeine and adenosine
![A Topical Scalp Serum Containing Adenosine, MgSO4, Vitamin CG, and Pre- and Probiotic Fractions Reduces Discomfort and Associated Symptoms of Sensitive Scalp](/images/research/b078a2d2-2b2c-4ddb-979d-098dbf225c39/small/26800.jpg)