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    GlossaryBioactive Compounds (Active Ingredients)

    naturally occurring chemicals affecting biological processes in organisms

    Bioactive compounds are naturally occurring chemical substances found in plants, animals, and other organisms that have effects on living tissues. These compounds can influence biological processes and may provide health benefits, such as antioxidants in fruits that help protect cells from damage. For professionals, bioactive compounds are of interest due to their potential therapeutic properties and roles in disease prevention and treatment.

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      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  118 upvotes 5 months ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community Hair Regrowth with Novel Hemp Extract - anyone seen this??

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user discusses a novel hemp extract for hair regrowth, which showed superior results to finasteride and minoxidil. The formula includes CBD, CBDV, THCV, delta 9 THC, cannabigerol, and cannabinol, combined with menthol, peppermint oil, ethanol, Emu oil, HFA 134A propellant, and dimethicone.

      community Thoughts on Hims Fin+Min all in one chews

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  197 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users discussed the convenience and effectiveness of Hims Fin+Min chewable tablets for hair loss. Some believe it's overpriced compared to traditional oral finasteride and minoxidil, while others find it more convenient and potentially more effective.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  291 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.