Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Minoxidil (5%) with Procapil, Redensyl, Caffeine & Transcutol vs Plain Minoxidil (5%) in Androgenetic Alopecia

    December 2024 in “ http://isrctn.com/ ”
    Prachi Sharma, Khyati Patel
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    TLDR MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
    This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of MpowerTM, a topical solution containing 5% minoxidil with procapil, redensyl, caffeine, and transcutol, compared to plain 5% minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Conducted by Zydus Healthcare Limited in India, the study involved 400 participants aged 18 and above, who applied the treatments for 4 months. The primary outcomes measured were hair diameter, terminal and total hair density, and vellus hair percentage, assessed through trichoscopic analysis. Secondary outcomes included subject satisfaction, tolerability, and compliance. The study concluded that MpowerTM may offer improved hair growth parameters and patient satisfaction compared to plain minoxidil, with mild side effects like scalp dryness or irritation being monitored.
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      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

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      in Treatment  20 upvotes 4 years ago
      Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.

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      in Question  57 upvotes 5 years ago
      Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hair loss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.
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      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

      community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.

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      in Treatment  43 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.

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