Safety and Efficacy Analysis of Liposomal Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in a Fluid Gel Formulation for Hair-Loss Treatment in a Hamster Model
August 2012
in “
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
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research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
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A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
research Diagnosing and Treating Hair Loss
The review suggests seeing a dermatologist for scarring hair loss and using treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for common male and female pattern hair loss.