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    Glossary Prostaglandins

    group of lipid compounds with hormone-like effects in the body

    Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds that are derived from fatty acids and have hormone-like effects in the body. They play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including inflammation, blood flow, the formation of blood clots, and the induction of labor. Prostaglandins are also involved in the regulation of hair growth and can influence conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Understanding the role of prostaglandin E2 in regulating human platelet activity in health and disease Thrombosis Research · 2015 · 35 citations
    2. Ageratum Conyzoides L. Extract Inhibits 5α-Reductase Gene Expression and Prostaglandin D2 Release in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells and Improves Symptoms of Hair Loss in Otherwise Healthy Males and Females in an Open Label Pilot Study Journal of cosmetology & trichology · 2021
    3. Human Scalp Hair Follicles Express Prostaglandin E2 Lipid Mediator and Receptors For Pge2 2013
    4. Prostaglandin analogs for hair growth: Great Expectations Dermatology online journal · 2003 · 20 citations
    5. Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E<sub>2</sub>through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes Biomolecules & therapeutics · 2012 · 9 citations
    6. Eyelash Preservation During Chemotherapy and Topical Prostaglandin Therapy Archives of internal medicine · 2010 · 3 citations
    7. Molecular Cloning and Expression Analysis of Prostaglandin E Receptor 2 Gene in Cashmere Goat (<i>Capra hircus</i>) Skin during Hair Follicle Development Animal Biotechnology · 2014 · 2 citations
    8. Enhancement of hair growth through stimulation of hair follicle stem cells by prostaglandin E2 collagen matrix Experimental cell research · 2022 · 1 citations
    9. Role of prostaglandins in androgenetic alopecia Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators · 2026
    10. Prostaglandins and Skin Cancer: An Old Pathway With New Insights in Cutaneous Oncology International Journal of Dermatology · 2025
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    1. You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance Reddit · 23 Mar 2025
    2. Has anyone here tried topical synthetic prostaglandins (Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, cetirizine) to stimulate hair growth? Reddit · 15 Aug 2024
    3. Chromosome 20’s balding effects and why fin likely isn’t working for some. Reddit · 10 Sept 2025
    4. Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice Reddit · 5 May 2020
    5. Painkillers May Block Minoxidil Reddit · 20 Mar 2025
    6. Anyone using Peppermint oil/ similar oils and seeing growth? Reddit · 1 Jun 2024
    7. What all oils could be useful to augment hair growth Reddit · 27 May 2024
    8. Mechanism of Action these drugs re-grow hair? Reddit · 8 Feb 2024
    9. Stemson Therapeutics Announces Technological Breakthrough in new Hair Growth Reddit · 6 Feb 2024
    10. Can I mix pge2 and sandalwood oil for hair regrowth? Reddit · 19 Dec 2018
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    1. Latanoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma
    2. Bimatoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth
    3. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    4. Cetirizine Antihistamine allergy medicine