Effect of Latanoprost on Pig Hair Follicles In Vitro

January 2006 in “ Chinese Journal of Dermatology ”

Fan Wei-xi

latanoprost hair follicles anagen phase catagen phase telogen phase

TLDR Latanoprost helps pig hair follicles grow faster by keeping them in the growth phase longer.

The study investigated the effect of latanoprost on pig hair follicles in vitro, using a culture model with varying concentrations of the drug. It was found that hair follicles treated with latanoprost at concentrations of 0.8, 4, and 20 ng/mL grew more rapidly compared to those without the drug, with significant differences observed (P＜0.05). By day 8, follicles treated with these concentrations remained in the anagen phase, while untreated follicles had transitioned to the catagen/telogen phase. The results suggested that latanoprost could stimulate hair follicle growth by prolonging the anagen phase of the hair cycle.

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