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    GlossaryHair Growth Factors

    naturally occurring proteins that stimulate hair follicle growth

    Hair Growth Factors are naturally occurring proteins or compounds that stimulate hair follicles to enter the growth phase, promoting hair development and reducing hair loss. These factors, such as keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), play crucial roles in cellular signaling pathways that regulate the hair growth cycle, making them essential in both clinical treatments for alopecia and cosmetic hair care products.

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      community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

      community Is it true that most hair loss treatments fall into one of two categories? If not, what am I missing?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.

      community Anyone tried Stemoxydine twice daily?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Stemoxydine, a hair growth stimulant considered weaker than Minoxidil, and questions whether applying it twice daily could improve results similar to twice-daily Minoxidil applications.