In this study, clove leaf ethanol extract shampoo at 15% concentration effectively promoted hair growth in male white rats, though it was less effective than 5% minoxidil.
This study observed that overexpression of TGF-alpha in transgenic mice led to thicker epidermis and stunted hair growth, particularly in regions with normally thick skin and low hair density.
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January 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology”
This study evaluated a 20% cinchona extract cream and found it increased hair growth length and mass in guinea pigs, demonstrated good physical stability, and did not irritate rabbit skin.
Tretinoin can irritate seborrheic dermatitis, but using it with a moisturizer on calm skin may help. Parallel Health's skin microbiome testing and phage therapy are suggested for persistent issues.
The user has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss without improvement and is considering tretinoin, but concerns about shedding persist. Another user suggests trying dutasteride instead of finasteride, as both tretinoin and microneedling can irritate the skin.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride with propylene glycol, which causes scalp dryness or dandruff. The user also uses Nizoral, Nioxin, and DHT oil, and considers using a scalp conditioner to alleviate dryness.
A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.