Search

for
Search:

Research

5 / 1000+ results

Substances Declared as Active Ingredients in Topical Anti-Hair Loss Products: A Review of the Evidence for Their Effectiveness in Light of Clinical Studies

research Substances declared as active ingredients in topical anti-hair loss products – a review of the evidence for their effectiveness in light of clinical studies

June 2026 in “Homo Politicus (Academy of Humanities and Economics in Lodz)”

The effectiveness of ingredients in anti-hair loss products varies, and clinical trials are crucial to determine their success.

research Plant cell culture as emerging technology for production of active cosmetic ingredients

67 citations , June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences”

This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.

Regulatory Mechanisms of Natural Active Ingredients and Compounds on Keratinocytes and Fibroblasts in Mitigating Skin Photoaging

research Regulatory Mechanisms of Natural Active Ingredients and Compounds on Keratinocytes and Fibroblasts in Mitigating Skin Photoaging

10 citations , August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This review reports that natural compounds show promise in slowing skin photoaging by targeting cellular pathways in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. However, comprehensive clinical studies are needed to verify their efficacy and safety.

Extemporaneous Topical Minoxidil Solutions for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Stability Studies and Incorporation Tests of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Aloplus Total Base

research Extemporaneous Topical Minoxidil Solutions for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia- Stability Studies and Incorporation Tests of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Aloplus Total Base.

February 2024 in “PubMed”

This study reported that minoxidil lotions produced using a propylene glycol-free base, Aloplus Total, demonstrated high minoxidil solubility and maintained chemical and physical stability for over 180 days, suggesting suitability for enhanced topical treatments of androgenetic alopecia.

research Simultaneous determination of multi-class active pharmaceutical ingredients by UHPLC-HRMS

2 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis”

This study utilized a UHPLC-HRMS method to identify eight active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ketoconazole and minoxidil, in 26 out of 100 analyzed cosmetic products.

View more "active ingredients" in research →

Community Join

5 / 963 results

community Best hair loss shampoos with active ingredients in 2026?

1 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about finding effective hair loss shampoos with active ingredients like ketoconazole, caffeine, saw palmetto, or zinc pyrithione. The user seeks recommendations on effective products, side effects, scalp sensitivity, and usage frequency.

community Musely advertising a 3 month supply in one bottle when active ingredients degrade in 6 weeks.

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Musely sells a hair topical solution containing latanoprost, which degrades in 6 weeks, yet they market it as a 3-month supply. Concerns are raised about the product's effectiveness and the company's sales strategy.

community Does dutasteride brand matters?

4 upvotes 1 week ago

Generic dutasteride should work as long as it contains the correct active ingredient, regardless of brand. In India, it's recommended to use trusted brands like Dr. Reddy's due to bioequivalence concerns.

community Has anyone had success with lipodermal solution?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about side effects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting side effects like brain fog and sexual issues.

community Is it okay to use change minoxidil?

1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is concerned about switching to a different formulation of minoxidil, but others reassure them that the active ingredient concentration is the same, so it should not cause shedding. Another user advises sticking to one brand, but no specific reason is given.

View more "active ingredients" in community →

Learn

8 / 801 results

learn Glycerin

Can glycerin be used in combination with active ingredients like minoxidil or tretinoin? Glycerin is a common humectant that formulators treat as compatible with topical actives, but no published trial has tested it alongside minoxidil or tretinoin, so any benefit is comfort rather than a proven effect. Tretinoin is prescription-only and carries pregnancy warnings.

learn Pyrithione Zinc

Can pyrithione zinc be combined with other active ingredients like ketoconazole or minoxidil? Pyrithione zinc can be safely combined with ketoconazole and minoxidil.

learn Ketoconazole

Is it better to buy a ketoconazole shampoo from a pharmacy or a brand name one? Approved generic and brand-name ketoconazole shampoos carry the same active ingredient at the same strength, and regulators require a generic to be shown equivalent to the product it copies; no published head-to-head trial compares them, and generics are usually the cheaper option.

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn Beta Polypeptide

learn Mesotherapy

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn sh-Polypeptide-7

View more "active ingredients" in learn →

Clinics

6 / 9 results

All 9 clinic results →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →