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    Glossary Prostaglandin Analogs

    synthetic compounds mimicking prostaglandins, affecting hair growth

    Prostaglandin Analogs are synthetic compounds that mimic the action of prostaglandins, which are naturally occurring substances in the body involved in various physiological processes, including inflammation and the regulation of blood flow. These analogs are commonly used in medical treatments, such as for glaucoma to reduce intraocular pressure and in some cases to promote hair growth, as they can influence hair follicle activity.

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    1. Addressing Androgenetic Alopecia-A Complex Disorder-with a Multilateral Treatment Strategy MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability · 2017 · 1 citations
    2. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors and prostaglandin analogues in dermatology: A comprehensive review Dermatologic Therapy · 2020 · 9 citations
    3. Topical latanoprost acid for female androgenetic alopecia: a pilot proof-of-concept trial with mechanistic evidence of prostaglandin F2α receptor activation Pharmacological Reports · 2026
    4. A bald statement - Current approaches to manipulate miniaturisation focus only on promoting hair growth Experimental Dermatology · 2018 · 30 citations
    5. Novel therapies for alopecia areata: The era of rational drug development The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2017 · 9 citations
    6. Does prostaglandin D<sub>2</sub> hold the cure to male pattern baldness? Experimental Dermatology · 2014 · 57 citations
    7. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study to assess the efficacy of a 24-week topical treatment by latanoprost 0.1% on hair growth and pigmentation in healthy volunteers with androgenetic alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011 · 81 citations
    8. Effect of Latanoprost on Hair Growth in the Bald Scalp of the Stump-tailed Macacque: A Pilot Study 2002 · 33 citations
    9. The prostamide‐related glaucoma therapy, bimatoprost, offers a novel approach for treating scalp alopecias The FASEB Journal · 2012 · 53 citations
    10. Bimatoprost for the treatment of eyelash, eyebrow and scalp alopecia Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2017 · 38 citations
    11. Use of genetics in the prediction of success in male pattern hair loss therapy and mechanistic studies Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2026
    12. Current and future pharmacotherapy for alopecia areata Expert opinion on orphan drugs · 2015 · 2 citations
    13. Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe) · 2025
    14. Kukui nut oil (Aleurites moluccanus seed oil) promotes hair growth by activating the Nrf2/ARE-AKR1C family-PGF2α signaling axis Scientific Reports · 2026
    15. Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1997 · 216 citations
    16. The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2015 · 15 citations
    17. Alopecia areata TURKDERM · 2014 · 3 citations
    18. Expanding the therapeutic landscape of minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia: topical, oral and sublingual formulations Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2026
    19. Lasers, lights, and compounds for hair loss in aesthetics Clinics in Dermatology · 2021 · 3 citations
    20. Latanoprost-Loaded Nanotransfersomes Designed for Scalp Administration Enhance Keratinocytes Proliferation Molecular Pharmaceutics · 2022
    21. Advances in hair growth Faculty reviews · 2022 · 1 citations
    22. Evolution of hair transplantation Plastic and Aesthetic Research · 2018 · 9 citations
    23. The Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Treatment Dilemma Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    24. Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F 2a Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2a) Research and Therapeutics 2013 · 1 citations
    25. Lack of efficacy of topical latanoprost in the treatment of eyebrow alopecia areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005 · 36 citations
    26. Alopecia Areata: Clinical Treatment 2019 · 2 citations
    27. Filamin A Mediates Wound Closure by Promoting Elastic Deformation and Maintenance of Tension in the Collagen Matrix Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2015 · 4 citations
    28. Madarosis Survey of Ophthalmology · 2006 · 33 citations
    29. Latanoprost-induced Skin Depigmentation Journal of Glaucoma · 2017 · 9 citations
    30. Bad Hair Day: Testosterone and Wnts Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2015 · 3 citations