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    Linoleic Acid

    Linoleic acid (LA) is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH. Both alkene groups (−CH=CH−) are cis. It is a fatty acid sometimes denoted 18:2 (n−6) or 18:2 cis-9,12. A linoleate is a salt or ester of this acid.

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    Research 10

    1. A liposome-based formulation containing equol, dihomo-γ-linolenic acid and propionyl-l -carnitine to prevent and treat hair loss: A prospective investigation Dermatologic Therapy · 2018 · 10 citations
    2. Abnormal essential fatty acid composition of tissue lipids in genetically diabetic mice is partially corrected by dietary linoleic and γ-linolenic acids British journal of nutrition · 1985 · 20 citations
    3. Hair loss and herbs for treatment Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2013 · 39 citations
    4. Activation of Hair Cell Growth Factors by Linoleic Acid in Malva verticillata Seed 2021 · 17 citations
    5. Para rubber seed oil: The safe and efficient bio‐material for hair loss treatment Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2020 · 6 citations
    6. Human essential fatty acid deficiency: treatment by topical application of linoleic acid. PubMed · 1977 · 14 citations
    7. Anti-androgenic and Hair Growth Promoting Activities of Lygodii Spora (Spore of Lygodium japonicum) I. Active Constituents Inhibiting Testosterone 5.ALPHA.-Reductase. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2002 · 38 citations
    8. DESIGN OF A VALIDATED HPTLC METHODOLOGY FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF LINOLEIC AND OLEANOLIC ACID IN ECLIPTA ALBA International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research · 2023 · 1 citations
    9. Hair Regenerative Mechanisms of Red Ginseng Oil and Its Major Components in the Testosterone-Induced Delay of Anagen Entry in C57BL/6 Mice Molecules · 2017 · 33 citations
    10. Down-regulation of genes related to photoaging and inflammation in UVBirradiated mice premature skin photoaging by linoleic acid-rich tempeh oil Food Research · 2019 · 1 citations
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    3. Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss? Reddit · 13 Feb 2024
    4. Has anyone here tried taking GLA supplements? Reddit · 16 Mar 2025
    5. Targeting multiple AGA mechanisms with commonly available substances Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
    6. Aveda composition oil helpful or damaging for hair growth? Reddit · 18 May 2020
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