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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 Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       19 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.

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      New product on minoxidilmax contains adenosine, caffeine, niacinamide, melatonin, azelaic acid, and biotin. User asks if it works for hair loss.

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      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.