9 citations
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” This study found that PGF 2α receptors were predominantly present in the inner root sheath of the bulb and stem of human eyelashes during the anagen phase.
9 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter reports repigmentation of hair in patients receiving latanoprost therapy.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study demonstrated that PGF 2α significantly stimulates hair growth in human hair follicles via a receptor-driven mechanism, with a notably stronger response in intermediate follicles than in terminal ones, suggesting potential clinical significance for conditions like alopecia.
16 citations
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November 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines how different prostanoids and their receptors affect hair growth but provides no new clinical results; it highlights potential implications for treating hair disorders.
43 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” This article reviews the pharmacology of bimatoprost and prostamide F2α, highlighting bimatoprost's therapeutic applications in glaucoma, hair growth, and potential fat reduction, without reporting new experimental results.