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    Glossary Topical Hair Growth Inhibitors

    products applied to skin to slow or reduce hair growth

    Topical Hair Growth Inhibitors, also known as Hair Growth Inhibiting Creams or Lotions, are products applied directly to the skin to slow down or reduce hair growth. They typically contain active ingredients that interfere with the hair follicle's ability to produce new hair, making them useful for managing unwanted hair in areas like the face, legs, or underarms.

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    1. Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1992 · 34 citations
    2. A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 1998
    3. 1072 Promotion of hair growth in normal mouse skin and alopecia areata by topical treatment of HDAC inhibitors 2018 · 1 citations
    4. 708 Promotion of hair growth in alopecia areata by topical treatment of HDAC inhibitors 2019
    5. Review of the Literature: Topical JAK Inhibitors Showing Promise for Hair Loss! Hair transplant forum international · 2016
    6. A quantitative hair growth assessment in androgenetic alopecia after application of two cosmetic lotions versus 2% topical minoxidil Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005
    7. Efficacy of topical tofacitinib in promoting hair growth in non-scarring alopecia: possible mechanism via VEGF induction Archives of Dermatological Research · 2017 · 27 citations
    8. Treatment of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor-Induced Acneiform Eruption with Topical Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Dermatology · 2012 · 19 citations
    9. Development of Novel Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier Inhibitors to Treat Hair Loss Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · 2021 · 33 citations
    10. Topical JAK Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo Current dermatology reports · 2017
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    Community 10 of 1000+

    1. PP405, a new hair growth stimulant that is completely different from minoxidil. Reddit · 29 Jun 2024
    2. 2026 Official Beginner’s Guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?” Community · 1 Aug 2024
    3. Topical Finasteride Doesn't Directly Reduce 5ar Enzyme on Scalp Reddit · 19 May 2023
    4. 4 months on oral dutasteride + one month and 3 weeks on topical minoxidil 5% Reddit · 23 May 2026
    5. Hair continuing to recede while on Fin/Min +Dermaroller Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
    6. Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do? Reddit · 30 Jun 2023
    7. How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024? Reddit · 12 May 2024
    8. Fin isn’t working anymore after 3 years, afraid to switch to dut? Reddit · 26 Jul 2024
    9. Finasteride, dutasteride, and oral min- My experience Reddit · 19 Apr 2021
    10. Day 1 vs Day 168 (today) of defeating the norwood reaper Reddit · 9 Sept 2024
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    Learn 10 of 26

    1. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    2. Procyanidin Plant polyphenol found in apples and grape seeds
    3. Valproic acid Anti-seizure and mood-stabilising drug
    4. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    5. Stem Cell Factor
    6. Caffeine Stimulant used in hair shampoos and lotions
    7. Follistatin Protein that blocks activin, a growth-regulating signal
    8. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
    9. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    10. Cetirizine Antihistamine allergy medicine
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