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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Influence of prostaglandin F2α and its analogues on hair regrowth and follicular melanogenesis in a murine model
Prostaglandin F2alpha and related compounds can increase hair growth and darken hair in mice.
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research Prostaglandin metabolism in human hair follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
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research Promising alternative clinical uses of prostaglandin F2α analogs: Beyond the eyelashes
Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
![Prostaglandin analogue for eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case report](/images/research/ef3ba5d1-83a9-46c2-ae5e-8f49c1ea7bcc/small/17658.jpg)
research Prostaglandin analogue for eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case report
Prostaglandin analogue may help with eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis through the Receptor, Gpr44
Prostaglandin D2 blocks new hair growth after skin injury through the Gpr44 receptor.
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5 / 46 resultscommunity Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
community Castor Oil - Yay or Nay?
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.
community What's your opinion on oils? Should I add those to my topical fino/mino?
The user is considering adding castor, rosemary, and pumpkin oils to their current hair loss treatment of finasteride and minoxidil. They are unsure about the effectiveness of these oils.
community Future hope ? What do you guys predict ? clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029 etc.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine
Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.