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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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research Lack of Effect of Spironolactone on Hair Shaft Diameter in Hirsute Females
Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
research Evidence from a Humanized Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia That Platelet-Rich Plasma Stimulates Hair Regrowth, Hair Shaft Diameter, and Vellus-to-Terminal Hair Reconversion In Vivo
PRP helps hair regrowth and thickness.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research The Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Hair Roots and Hair Shaft Diameter in Androgenetic Alopecia in Females
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats female hair loss by increasing healthy hair and decreasing unhealthy hair, but doesn't change hair thickness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community HairClone developing cell replacement treatments for Hair Loss
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.
Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
community Update about Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism: New Clinical Data Collection with Ex-President Of American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
community Has anyone here tried topical synthetic prostaglandins (Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, cetirizine) to stimulate hair growth?
The conversation discusses using topical synthetic prostaglandins like Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, and cetirizine for hair growth. The user shares a link suggesting these treatments may be effective.