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Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque

research Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque.

34 citations , February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

In this study, the combination of finasteride and minoxidil significantly increased hair growth in balding male stumptail macaques compared to each drug alone.

research Hair growth effect of minoxidil

25 citations , January 2002 in “Folia Pharmacologica Japonica”

This article reviews the proposed mechanism of minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it may prolong the anagen phase by modulating cell growth factors and vascular activity, but reports no new results.

research Hair growth effects of Laminaria japonica extract and growth factor mixture on a C57BL/6 mouse model

3 citations , January 2016 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering”

This animal study found that Laminaria japonica mixed with insulin-like growth factor-1 significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential use for treating alopecia pending further clinical trials.

research The Promoting Effect of Dansam-Samultang on Hair Growth by Gross and Histological Observation

3 citations , September 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji”

This study found that Dansam-Samultang promoted hair growth and increased follicle number and depth in C57BL/6 mice, with effects similar to those of minoxidil.

research Hair growth effect of Sasa veitchii extract in mice

November 2024 in “Traditional & Kampo Medicine”

This study found that kumazasa extract promotes hair growth in a mouse model and human hair follicle cells, with effects similar to minoxidil, but it did not cause the inflammation observed with minoxidil use.

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community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.

community Effectiveness and Safety of Hair Growth Formulation Containing Tectona grandis L.f (Teak) Leaf Extract

in Chat 33 upvotes 1 year ago

Teak leaf extract shows potential as a mild hair growth promoter for androgenic alopecia, with similar positive trends to minoxidil but without significant side effects. It can be made at home using dried teak leaves and ethanol, though its effectiveness compared to other treatments like finasteride is debated.

community Question about hair transplant effect on current hair growth

in Transplants 5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 9 months with noticeable hair growth and is considering a hair transplant to enhance density. It is advised to wait longer for maximum regrowth from the medications before proceeding with a transplant, as it won't replace existing hair but may cause temporary shock loss.

community Is the Sons Combination Spray effective for hair growth?

1 upvotes 9 months ago

The Sons combination spray for hair growth includes 0.15% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and 0.015% tretinoin. Users discuss potential side effects like reduced libido and application methods affecting absorption.

community [Serious question] Is this just a myth? Does applying coffee to the crown of your head have any effect on hair growth? I use minoxidil cream. But I'd like to know more about this. There are no YouTube videos in my language that discuss caffeine in a serious way, like a doctor would.

1 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil cream is used for hair growth. The effectiveness of applying coffee to the scalp for hair growth is questioned.

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learn Hydrocortisone

Is hydrocortisone effective for stopping inflammation that blocks hair growth? Sources describe hydrocortisone as a short-course treatment for scalp inflammation such as seborrhoeic dermatitis or eczema, and no verified trial tests it as a hair-regrowth treatment; the corticosteroids used for alopecia areata are the potent prescription ones, and prolonged use of any topical steroid on the scalp risks skin thinning.

learn Vitamin C

Is topical Vitamin C effective for scalp and hair growth? Topical Vitamin C may help improve scalp health but lacks strong evidence for hair growth.

learn white tea

Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

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Are there any side effects from using too much L-cysteine for hair growth? Excessive L-cysteine can disrupt biochemical balance and may lead to side effects.

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Why is valproic acid not considered a standard cosmetic ingredient despite its potential effects on hair growth? Valproic acid is not a standard cosmetic ingredient due to safety and regulatory concerns.

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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

learn Stemoxydine

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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

learn Dexpanthenol

precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects

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