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Glossary Hair Growth Inhibitor

substance that slows or reduces hair growth rate

A Hair Growth Inhibitor, also known as a Hair Growth Suppressant or Hair Growth Retardant, is a substance or treatment designed to slow down or reduce the rate of hair growth. These inhibitors work by targeting the hair follicles, often through chemical or natural ingredients, to disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, making hair grow back finer, lighter, or more slowly. They are commonly used in conjunction with hair removal methods like waxing or shaving to prolong the smoothness of the skin.

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The Effect of Cilostazol, a Phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) Inhibitor, on Human Hair Growth with Dual Promoting Mechanisms

research The effect of cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor, on human hair growth with the dual promoting mechanisms

21 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This study found that topical cilostazol promotes hair growth, enhances hair follicle activities, and may serve as a potential treatment for alopecia.

Partial Proteasome Inhibitors Induce Hair Follicle Growth by Stabilizing Beta-Catenin

research Partial Proteasome Inhibitors Induce Hair Follicle Growth by Stabilizing β-Catenin

3 citations , August 2013 in “Stem cells”

This study found that topical application of partial proteasomal inhibitors accelerates hair growth by stabilizing β-catenin and disrupting the hair cycle's normal balance of activation and quiescence.

research Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae

32 citations , February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research”

In this study, DHT was found to inhibit hair growth in mice by decreasing IGF-I production in dermal papillae through reduced sensory neuron stimulation.

research The effects of phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor on hair follicle cell viability and hair growth

1 citations , January 2020 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)”

This study found that a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells and stimulated anagen induction in mice, suggesting potential as a treatment for alopecia.

research Cyclosporin inhibits the apoptosis and effects the mRNA expressions of selected growth factors in cultured mouse hair follicles

January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This study found that cyclosporin A stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissae follicles by promoting cell proliferation, reducing apoptosis, and altering the expression of certain growth factor mRNAs.

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community Can gains from stemoxydine be permanently kept with 5AR inhibitors?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Stemoxydine's effects on hair growth are uncertain and not well-studied, with users reporting mixed results and concerns about maintaining gains. Some users combine it with 5AR inhibitors like Dutasteride, but results vary, and conditions like lichen planopilaris complicate treatment.

community Relax to grow more hair. Study title: Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence

6 upvotes 5 years ago

Relaxation may promote hair growth by reducing corticosterone, which affects hair follicle stem cells. Corticosteroids are used for alopecia areata, but their long-term use for androgenic alopecia is uncertain.

community mangifera indica (mango oil) inhibits dkk1, dht TYPE 2 and activate wnt signal in vivo

6 upvotes 3 years ago

Mango oil may inhibit DKK1 and DHT, potentially aiding hair growth by activating the Wnt signaling pathway. A user plans to test mango leaves juice and other Ayurvedic products for hair regrowth.

community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

community Does anyone know of the actual effectiveness of the DP2 inhibitors?

4 upvotes 8 years ago

Setipiprant and Fevipiprant are questioned for their effectiveness in hair maintenance, with skepticism due to lack of convincing results beyond vellus hair growth. The user is satisfied with Minoxidil and Finasteride but is curious about the potential of DP2 inhibitors.

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learn Follistatin

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

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learn PP405

mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Caffeine

Does caffeine stimulate hair growth or only slow hair loss? Caffeine stimulates hair follicles in laboratory cultures, and one open-label trial in 210 men found a 0.2% caffeine topical non-inferior to minoxidil 5% on an anagen-ratio endpoint; there is no placebo-controlled evidence that it regrows hair, and none at all in alopecia areata or telogen effluvium.

learn Lavender

Does lavender promote hair growth or just soothe an irritated scalp? Lavender may promote hair growth and soothe an irritated scalp.

learn Bimatoprost

Can a lash-growth serum like bimatoprost actually work for your scalp? Bimatoprost (Latisse) is approved for eyelashes, not the scalp; two Allergan phase 2 trials in men with androgenetic alopecia posted results to ClinicalTrials.gov but were never published in a peer-reviewed journal, so scalp use remains off-label and experimental.

learn Dexpanthenol

Does dexpanthenol promote hair growth? Dexpanthenol improves hair moisture and strength but does not directly promote hair growth.

learn horsetail extract

How does horsetail extract support hair growth — is it the silica, the antioxidants, or both? Horsetail extract supports hair growth primarily through its silica content.

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