21 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.
46 citations,
May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
34 citations,
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
23 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain chemicals and peptides can promote hair growth or prevent baldness.
1 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RU58841, an androgen receptor blocker, significantly increased hair density, thickness, and length in monkeys when applied topically daily for several months.