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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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research Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant
Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
research Hypertrophic Scar Formation on Application of Terpenoid Fraction of Tuberous Root of Mirabilis Jalapa L. on Excision Wound Model in Wistar Albino Rats
The terpenoid fraction may cause thicker scars by delaying wound healing.
research Hair Regeneration Effects of Lespedeza Bicolor Extract In Vivo and In Vitro
Lespedeza bicolor extract promotes hair growth and increases hair follicle cell growth, potentially making it a better treatment than minoxidil.
research Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants
Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
research Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4 Expression Alters the Number of Keratinocyte Stem Cells in the Mouse Hair Follicle
Changing CDK4 levels affects the number of stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
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5 / 85 resultscommunity PP405 Phase 2a press release with early results
PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, with 31% of participants experiencing over 20% increase in hair density after 8 weeks. Phase 3 trials are expected in 2026, with potential market availability by 2029-2031.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Novel effect of sildenafil (cialis) on hair growth
Sildenafil (Viagra) shows potential for hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating perifollicular vessel formation. Users discuss the possibility of using Cialis (tadalafil) similarly, noting its benefits and side effects.
community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation
PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.
community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work
Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.