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    GlossaryHair Growth Stimulant (hair growth-promoting)

    substance or treatment that encourages hair follicle activity

    A Hair Growth Stimulant, also known as a Hair Growth Promoter or Hair Growth Enhancer, is a substance or treatment designed to encourage the growth of hair. These stimulants can include topical solutions like minoxidil, oral medications like finasteride, or natural remedies such as essential oils. They work by improving blood circulation to the scalp, prolonging the growth phase of hair follicles, or blocking hormones that cause hair loss.

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

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 8 months 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 Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       21 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community ZeroMino Product Minoxidilmax?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      New product on minoxidilmax contains adenosine, caffeine, niacinamide, melatonin, azelaic acid, and biotin. User asks if it works for hair loss.