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Cosmetovigilance Studies to Assess the Safety of Cosmetic Therapy in Hair Segments and Non-Laser Skin Treatments

research Cosmetovigilance studies to assess the safety of cosmetic therapy in hair segments and skin non-laser

February 2026 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology”

This study found that hair rejuvenation therapies and patient comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, were significantly associated with adverse drug reactions in cosmetic treatment recipients.

Thiadiazole Chitosan Conjugates as a Novel Cosmetic Ingredient for Rinse-Off Hair Conditioners: Design, Formulation, Characterization and In Silico-Molecular Docking Studies

research Thiadiazole chitosan conjugates as a novel cosmetic ingredient for rinse-off hair conditioners: design, formulation, characterization and in silico-molecular docking studies

April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry”

This study developed an organic hair conditioner using chitosan-thiadiazole conjugates that showed improved hair detangling, moisture retention, and protection without causing irritation, promising an environmentally sustainable approach to hair care.

research Caffeine docking studies with keratin: Implications for its cosmetic applications

2 citations , January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings”

This study suggests that caffeine may enhance hair growth and be beneficial for cosmetic applications due to its high binding affinity to keratin, but further validation is needed.

research Qualification of a new and precise automatic tool for the assessment of hair diameters in phototrichograms

9 citations , January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study developed a high-resolution phototrichogram system that can automatically and accurately assess hair growth metrics in cosmetic trials, achieving over 90% correlation with manual measurements.

research Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)

38 citations , June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

This review summarizes existing research on the use of finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, reporting its effectiveness at 1 mg/day and a strong safety profile, but presents no new findings.

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community With studies showing that 0.2mg Finasteride is almost as effective as 5mg at reducing DHT, why is every doctor prescribing 1mg?

252 upvotes 9 months ago

Finasteride is prescribed at 1mg because it is FDA-approved and proven effective, despite evidence that 0.2mg may similarly reduce DHT. The 1mg dose is more effective for hair growth, and lower doses are less available.

community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

in Microneedling 39 upvotes 1 year ago

A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

community Mallia Aesthetics achieves key regulatory steps for novel sCD83-derived ingredient for hair growth

24 upvotes 1 year ago

Mallia Aesthetics has developed MAL-838, a hormone-free product derived from sCD83, which stimulates hair growth without disrupting the skin microbiome. sCD83 promotes hair growth by activating hair follicles and preventing cell death, offering a localized treatment without systemic side effects.

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

118 upvotes 2 years 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.

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learn Castor oil

a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

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learn Valproic acid

Why is valproic acid not considered a standard cosmetic ingredient despite its potential effects on hair growth? Valproic acid is not a standard cosmetic ingredient due to safety and regulatory concerns.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

When will I see new hair growth after scalp micropigmentation? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as a cosmetic tattoo that does not regrow hair, so there is no regrowth timeline to wait for. The 3-to-6-month and 9-to-12-month milestones often quoted alongside it belong to hair transplant surgery, not to SMP.

learn Tofacitinib

Why is tofacitinib considered a medical treatment rather than a cosmetic or preventative hair product? Tofacitinib is a medical treatment because it targets underlying immune conditions affecting hair growth.

learn Peppermint

Which is more effective: peppermint essential oil or extract in shampoo? Neither form has been tested for hair loss in people. Peppermint essential oil is the only one with any experimental support — a single four-week mouse study in which 3% peppermint oil outperformed 3% minoxidil on follicle counts — while peppermint extract in shampoo is a low-concentration cosmetic ingredient with no hair-growth data.

learn Tea tree

What is the difference between cosmetic and therapeutic uses of tea tree in hair and scalp products? Cosmetic uses enhance appearance, while therapeutic uses treat scalp conditions.

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