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    GlossaryHair Growth Stimulant

    substance or treatment that encourages hair follicle activity

    A Hair Growth Stimulant, also known as a Hair Growth Promoter or Hair Growth Enhancer, is a substance or treatment designed to encourage the growth of hair. These stimulants can include topical solutions like minoxidil, oral medications like finasteride, or natural remedies such as essential oils. They work by improving blood circulation to the scalp, prolonging the growth phase of hair follicles, or blocking hormones that cause hair loss.

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    Tracking 31 products like 17 Topical minoxidil solution, 20 Rx Hair Loss Spray+ Ketoconazole+ Biotin, 21 Rx Hair Loss Serum, 22 Max Volume Shampoo and 31 Minoxidil Foam from by companies like Hims and Keeps. View all 31 products »

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      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

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      glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

      learn Adenosine

      nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties

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      Dermocosmetic Aspects of Hair and Scalp

      research Dermocosmetic Aspects of Hair and Scalp

      42 citations, November 2005 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
      New hair products are being developed to keep hair and scalp healthy for everyone.
      Hair Aging And Anti-Aging

      research Hair Aging And Anti-Aging

      3 citations, October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
      Aging of Hair

      research Aging of Hair

      99 citations, June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
      Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
      Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview

      research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview

      14 citations, January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.

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      community Update progress on Fin, Min, and Kx-826

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 6 days ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  299 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community How much time does it need to pass for a hair follicle to be considered "unrecoverable"?

      in Chat  26 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user who experienced hair loss and stopped finasteride 4.5 years ago is considering restarting treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning if their hair follicles are still recoverable. Responses suggest that hair follicles may not die and can potentially be revived even after many years, with some users sharing personal success stories using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.