1 citations
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January 2001 in “Cosmetics and toiletries”
This study found that purified apple juice containing procyanidin B-2 promoted hair growth in both mouse models and human clinical trials for male pattern baldness.
This review discusses natural and botanical products examined for treating alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note growing research interest in these treatments.
Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
79 citations
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study found that procyanidin oligomers, particularly dimers and trimers, significantly promoted hair growth in mice and hair epithelial cell cultures, suggesting potential use as hair growth agents.
30 citations
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May 1999 in “Food and chemical toxicology”
This study suggests that topical procyanidin B-2 is safe for use as a hair growth agent, as it showed no mutagenic effects or significant irritation in a series of toxicological tests.
The conversation is about a homemade hair loss treatment serum containing Procyanidin B2, Aloe Vera Gel, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, and Rosemary Essential Oil. The main concern is finding an affordable source of Procyanidin B2 and ensuring its stability in the serum at room temperature.
Creating custom topical treatments for hair loss using minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It includes recipes and instructions for home preparation, focusing on cost savings and customization.
The conversation discusses creating a personalized topical treatment for hair loss, with ingredients like finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, caffeine, and others. Users share their ideal formulations, including combinations of minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, adenosine, and other compounds, while also discussing the importance of managing inflammation.
The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.
The conversation discusses hair loss and specific treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. It also highlights Procyanidin B-2 as a secret ingredient for hair growth.