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research Androgen-Dependent Beard Dermal Papilla Cells Secrete Autocrine Growth Factors in Response to Testosterone Unlike Scalp Cells

51 citations, November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.

Growth Factors and Cytokines in Hair Follicle Development and Cycling: Recent Insights from Animal Models and the Potentials for Clinical Therapy

research Growth Factors and Cytokines in Hair Follicle Development and Cycling: Recent Insights from Animal Models and the Potentials for Clinical Therapy

100 citations, November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today”

Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.

research Growth Factors in Hair Organ Development and the Hair Growth Cycle

90 citations, October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.

research Hair Growth Effect of Minoxidil

25 citations, January 2002 in “Folia Pharmacologica Japonica”

Minoxidil helps hair grow by improving blood flow and increasing growth factors in hair follicles.

research Immunohistochemical Study on the Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Yonnyuniksoogobon-Dan

1 citations, November 2008

Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan taken orally promotes hair growth by affecting growth factors in hair roots.

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community How can I get fin in Canada (GP and Derm turned me down) + questions on minoxidil and PRP

6 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss with a focus on finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The user discussed their family history of balding, asked questions about the effectiveness of different treatments, and was discouraged from taking finasteride by medical professionals.

community Why HMI115 should work if it doesn’t affect dht?

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair growth can be induced without stopping DHT, as seen with Minoxidil. HMI115 may work by promoting follicle growth, not targeting the root cause of hair loss (DHT).

community Does lowering serum prolactin lower prolactin in the scalp?

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses whether not masturbating (semen retention) affects hair loss, with opinions varying but generally dismissing the idea. Some participants mention using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, but the effectiveness and relation to prolactin levels in the scalp are debated.

community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 442 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.

community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.

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