December 2022 in “Proceeding Bengkulu International Conference on Health”
This study concluded that a 5% concentration of celery extract in hairgel provided the best preparation characteristics, including standard parameters for organoleptic properties and spreadability.
This study reported that using hairgel is a cheap and practical method for preventing hair interference during otoplasty surgeries, as it keeps hair in place under sterile conditions without patient complaints about maintaining the gel for two days post-operation.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry”
This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
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August 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
This study concluded that a 3% IGF-1 liposomal gel improved hair thickness and growth in hamsters without inducing significant hepatotoxicity or myelotoxicity, suggesting its potential as a safe hair-loss treatment.
A sugar gel is claimed to spark hair regrowth, but users express skepticism, noting that minoxidil and finasteride remain the most effective treatments. Many users joke about frequent "breakthroughs" that work on rats but not humans, and some mention the potential of PP405 as a future treatment.
A sugar gel was claimed to trigger hair regrowth, but users reported no results and potential cancer risks. The discussion included comparisons to minoxidil and skepticism about the effectiveness of the sugar treatment.
A user experienced hair thinning after using Adapalene gel 1% for skin care, suspecting it contributed to hair loss alongside depression and anxiety. They stopped using Adapalene and switched to a Minoxidil/Finasteride formula, noticing hair improvement, while others in the conversation doubted Adapalene's impact on hair loss.
A sugar gel has been found to aid hair regrowth, similar to minoxidil, and may improve blood supply to hair follicles. Some users report success with homemade versions, though side effects like dizziness have been noted.
Is a hair transplant in Turkey safe?Clinics in Turkey describe their own work as safe when it is done in a licensed clinic by an experienced surgeon, and they also agree that quality varies a lot between clinics. All of that comes from the clinics themselves rather than from independent regulator or complication data, so any judgement rests on the specific clinic and surgeon, not on the country.
cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them?There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.
Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life.PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.