December 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology”
In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal serum using extracts from various herbs and tested it on rats with testosterone-induced alopecia, observing it potentially promotes hair growth and decreases androgen-induced hair loss, with results compared to a positive control using finasteride.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research”
The researchers formulated a polyherbalhair gel using extracts from guava leaves, amla, and aloe, and reported its effectiveness against candidiasis, as well as its benefits in nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
This study reported that a newly developed polyherbal Ayurvedic hair oil significantly enhanced hair growth in albino rats, suggesting its potential as a promising natural formulation for hair regrowth.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
In this study, a polyherbal Ayurvedic hair regrowth oil was formulated and tested, demonstrating significant hair growth-promotion in albino rats compared to untreated controls, suggesting potential as a natural remedy for hair loss, though further clinical trials in humans are recommended.
A pharmacy student proposed a hair loss treatment using minoxidil, finasteride, clascoterone, and tretinoin, aiming for high effectiveness with minimal side effects. Reactions were mixed, with some questioning its feasibility and others showing interest.
A popular Ayurvedic herb, referred to as the "King of Hair," may be as effective as Minoxidil for hair health. Some users are hesitant to switch from Minoxidil without human studies, while others report positive effects when using the herb alongside Minoxidil.
A user is seeking suggestions for a custom hair lotion mix containing minoxidil, finasteride, caffeine, niacinamide, and biotin. Another user suggests adding tretinoin, topical valproate, and bimatoprost.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.
New hair loss treatments like GT20029, Clascoterone, and PP405 are being discussed, with concerns about how to apply multiple topicals alongside existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include creating a routine, mixing treatments, or minimizing redundancy in treatment stacks.
Can a liquid formula with Procapil do more than your usual multivitamin?Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss drug: the published studies on it are small and test it in combination with caffeine or platelet-rich plasma, so none isolates its own effect, and the percentages quoted in marketing come from the ingredient supplier's unpublished studies. Vitamins are reported to help hair only where there is a deficiency, so the two are aimed at different problems rather than ranked against each other.
Is it safe to combine caffeine with other topical treatments?Only one small trial has tested caffeine together with another hair-loss topical (minoxidil 2.5%), and it favoured the combination; caffeine with topical finasteride, ketoconazole or plant oils has never been studied, so no source can call those combinations safe.