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Green Tea Extract in an Eyelash Growth Enhancer Gel Formulation: Stability Test, Eye Irritation Test, and Human Eyelash Growth Activity

research GREEN TEA EXTRACT IN AN EYELASH GROWTH ENHANCER GEL FORMULATION: STABILITY TEST, EYE IRRITATION TEST, AND HUMAN EYELASH GROWTH ACTIVITY

June 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research”

This study found that a green tea extract gel was stable across various temperatures, did not cause eye irritation, and significantly increased eyelash growth compared to a placebo after two months of use in human volunteers.

Mechanistic Analysis of Human Skin Distribution and Follicular Targeting of Adapalene-Loaded Biodegradable Nanospheres With Insight Into Hydrogel Matrix Influence, In Vitro Skin Irritation, and In Vivo Tolerability

research Mechanistic Analysis of Human Skin Distribution and Follicular Targeting of Adapalene-Loaded Biodegradable Nanospheres With an Insight Into Hydrogel Matrix Influence, In Vitro Skin Irritation, and In Vivo Tolerability

17 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences”

This study found that adapalene-loaded nanospheres in a hyaluronic acid gel enhanced skin penetration and were nonirritant, making them potentially suitable for treating acne on oily skin.

research Human Dermal Safety Studies with Eflornithine HCl 13.9% Cream (Vaniqa™), a Novel Treatment for Excessive Facial Hair

3 citations , January 2000 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion”

This research reported that eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream generally has a favorable dermal safety profile for managing unwanted facial hair in women, though it can cause mild irritation under certain conditions.

research Establishment of a new three‐dimensional human epidermal model reconstructed from plucked hair follicle‐derived keratinocytes

12 citations , May 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology”

The researchers concluded that their new reconstructed human epidermis model from plucked hair follicle-derived keratinocytes offers a safer and simpler alternative to traditional skin-derived models for studying epidermal function.

research LB788 Development of a novel three-dimensional human epidermal model from plucked hair follicle-derived keratinocytes

July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study concluded that a new model of reconstructed human epidermis using keratinocytes from plucked hair follicles offers a less-invasive alternative to conventional skin-derived models for skin research.

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community Using topicals after hair transplant if safe to do so

5 upvotes 4 months ago

After a hair transplant, it's advised to stop using RU58841 and minoxidil to avoid irritation, resuming them 25-30 days post-surgery if the scalp is healed. The user is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, but there are concerns about the safety and efficacy of RU58841 in humans.

community Anybody using piroctone olamine instead of ketoconazole shampoo?

4 upvotes 1 month ago

OP is considering switching from ketoconazole shampoo to piroctone olamine (PTO) due to scalp irritation. Users report mixed experiences, with some finding PTO less irritating and more soothing than ketoconazole.

community Should I just switch to oral minoxidil + where do you get cheap oral minoxidil in the United States?

in Minoxidil 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.

community Has anybody heard of this new cure?

2735 upvotes 8 months ago

A new hair loss treatment shows promise in mice but is unproven in humans. Effective treatments include finasteride and minoxidil.

community My experience taking two months off fin

182 upvotes 9 months ago

Stopping finasteride increased sex drive and improved mood but caused hair shedding and scalp irritation. Users discussed balancing hair preservation with side effects, considering alternatives like topical finasteride and minoxidil.

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learn Fluocinolone

Is Fluocinolone a treatment for hair loss itself or just for calming scalp irritation? Fluocinolone acetonide is a prescription corticosteroid approved for inflammatory skin conditions, not for hair loss; no published human trial has measured hair regrowth with it, so at most it may help indirectly by calming an inflamed scalp.

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Are there any safety concerns or allergic reactions associated with sh-Polypeptide-7 in topical hair products? There are no published human studies on sh-Polypeptide-7 itself, so its safety is unestablished; research on cosmetic peptides as a class reports low irritation and rare allergy, and dermatologists advise patch testing a new scalp product.

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When should hydrocortisone be used for hair loss — is it only for irritated scalps or also alopecia areata? Hydrocortisone is a low-potency topical steroid whose labelled use is calming scalp irritation such as dermatitis; for alopecia areata no verified human trial supports it on its own, and dermatologists generally use stronger prescription corticosteroids instead.

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Can latanoprost be safely applied to the scalp, or is it only for eyelashes? Latanoprost is not approved for use on the scalp and its safety there has not been established: the only human scalp evidence is one 24-week pilot trial in 16 men, and clinicians flag irritation, skin darkening and unknown absorption over a large area as open risks.

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GHK-Cu: Does it have side effects or is it completely safe? For topical cosmetic use, the small laboratory evidence base found GHK-Cu non-irritating, and reported reactions are local and uncommon; for injected or oral use there is effectively no human safety data, and the FDA lists GHK-Cu among bulk substances that may present significant safety risks in compounding.

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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