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research Further Clinical Evidence for the Effect of IGF-1 on Hair Growth and Alopecia

29 citations , August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This study found that IGF-1 likely plays a crucial role in regulating hair growth and alopecia, with balding scalp follicles secreting less IGF-1 than nonbalding counterparts.

research Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B deficiency due to a novel missense mutation in the coiled-coil domain

14 citations , September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology”

In this study, a novel homozygous mutation in the STAT5B gene was identified in a 17-year-old boy with growth hormone-refractory growth failure, severe eczema, and autoimmune disease, suggesting a similarity to known STAT5B deficiency phenotypes.

research Age-related changes in the dorsal skin histology in Mini and Wistar rats.

20 citations , April 2002 in “PubMed”

In this study, mini rats with reduced growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels exhibited distinct differences in skin thickness and hair cycle compared to standard Wistar rats, suggesting potential use as an animal model for studying GH deficiency-related skin conditions.

research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth

11 citations , July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS”

This review discusses the role of oestrogens in stimulating linear bone growth and pubertal changes in both boys and girls, highlighting their influence on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis; it reports no new clinical results.

research The pediatric origins of polycystic ovary syndrome

January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), its symptoms, and links to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, but reports no new research findings; the authors emphasize recognition of features in youth.

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community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

community GH peptides + KLOW blend saved my hair. before and after pics.

833 upvotes 6 months ago

Using finasteride and peptides, including GHK-Cu, improved hair thickness and regrowth. The user also used a KLOW blend and CJC/IPA for better sleep and recovery.

community Anyone here in the 0% like me?

44 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

community IGFBP‐rP1 is a potential therapeutic target in androgenic alopecia

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.

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