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research Pharmacological investigation of vitamin E with combined oral contraceptives on INHBA gene against PCOS that intricate through melatonin PKC pathway

November 2023 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine”

This study assessed vitamin E and a combined oral contraceptive's impact on continuous light-induced PCOS in female rats, finding they reduced testosterone levels and modified oxidative stress, suggesting benefits via melatonin-related pathways.

research Dose–Response Effects of Oral Melatonin on Reproductive Parameters in Intact Male Pomeranian Dogs With Alopecia X: A Controlled Study

May 2025 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science”

In this study, oral melatonin given to male Pomeranian dogs with Alopecia X improved semen quality and testicular blood flow in a dose-dependent manner, but altered hormonal balance, indicating complex effects that require further investigation for long-term implications.

research Mechanism of Sleep Disturbance in Children with Atopic Dermatitis and the Role of the Circadian Rhythm and Melatonin

63 citations , March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This review discusses the pathophysiology of sleep disturbance in children with atopic dermatitis and highlights the need for further research on management strategies, but provides no new clinical results.

research Melatonin and the Human Hair Follicle

February 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”

In this literature review, researchers found evidence that topical melatonin may improve scalp hair growth, density, and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia, especially in men.

research Nutrition, Oral Supplements, and Alternative Therapies for Hair Loss

January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”

Proper nutrition and alternative therapies can help manage hair loss.

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community How does one use topical melatonin?

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about using melatonin for hair loss treatment, questioning whether to mix oral melatonin with minoxidil or to apply a melatonin tincture directly to the scalp.

community Topical Melatonin, Hair Loss/Growth, and Seb Derm (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

13 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hair density and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss and scalp health.

community Topical melatonin shows some promise.

4 upvotes 10 years ago

Topical melatonin shows promise for increasing hair density with minimal side effects. The user is transitioning from oral finasteride to a compounded minoxidil and finasteride solution and considering melatonin and bimatoprost as additional treatments.

community 2 weeks before and after: Switched from oral minox to topical and added JXL-069/PP405-3HP

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 5 months ago

The user switched from oral minoxidil to topical minoxidil and added JXL-069/PP405-3HP, along with topical dutasteride, melatonin, and tretinoin. They also use low-level laser therapy (LLLT) but doubt its effectiveness.

community Dermatologist stopped my oral Minoxidil at 19 and suggested a topical mix instead. Curious how this compares to switching to Dutasteride?

1 upvotes 11 months ago

A dermatologist advised stopping oral Minoxidil for a 19-year-old and suggested a topical mix with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Melatonin, while continuing oral Finasteride. The user is curious about the effectiveness and side effects of switching to Dutasteride compared to the topical mix.

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learn Melatonin

hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

Is melatonin better as a supplement or applied to the scalp? No study has compared oral and topical melatonin head to head. Topical melatonin has one small placebo-controlled pilot trial in 40 women plus a set of mostly uncontrolled studies of a cosmetic solution; oral melatonin has no published hair-loss trial at all.

learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

learn Metformin

Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.

learn Sulforaphane

Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.

learn white tea

Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

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