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community Topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids that triggered rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days

450 upvotes 6 months ago

A topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids showed rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days, but it remains experimental for humans. Users humorously discussed the frequent success of hair growth treatments in mice and expressed skepticism about translating these results to humans.

community Using topical ghk-cu in face serum for scalp as an adjunct to fin and min.

2 upvotes 1 month ago

Using a face serum with 1% copper peptides (ghk-cu) on the scalp as an adjunct to finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth and scalp health. The user is unable to find a specific hair serum with ghk-cu locally.

community Procyanidin B2 Topical Serum - The Cheap, Complete(ish) DIY Formula

7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about a homemade hair loss treatment serum containing Procyanidin B2, Aloe Vera Gel, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, and Rosemary Essential Oil. The main concern is finding an affordable source of Procyanidin B2 and ensuring its stability in the serum at room temperature.

community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

7 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

community Creating a custom topical growth serum

7 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

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research Effects of a novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution on scalp and serum dihydrotestosterone in healthy men with androgenetic alopecia

42 citations , December 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics”

This study found that applying a novel 0.25% finasteride solution to the scalp can effectively reduce scalp DHT levels in men with androgenetic alopecia, potentially reducing systemic side-effects.

research Comparative efficacy of topical hair growth serums on hair density and shedding: a double-blinded and randomized clinical trial

June 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

This study found that Indulekha Bringha scalp serum significantly reduced hair shedding and improved hair density more effectively than 3% Redensyl serum in healthy Indian adults experiencing hair loss.

research A Topical Scalp Serum Containing Adenosine, MgSO4, Vitamin CG, and Pre- and Probiotic Fractions Reduces Discomfort and Associated Symptoms of Sensitive Scalp

November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy”

The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.

research Efficacy and Safety of a Botanical Topical Serum on Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications”

This study found that applying SERUM THICKER increased hair density significantly over six months in individuals with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, with greater efficacy from daily use.

research 34546 A topical antioxidant serum containing silymarin reduces sebum peroxidation and improves facial acne

September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

The serum reduces acne and improves skin clarity.

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learn Omega 3

Can topical omega-3 oils or serums actually nourish the scalp, or is it only effective when taken orally? Topical omega-3 oils may provide some scalp benefits, but oral intake is more effective.

learn Selenium

Is Selenium more effective when taken orally or applied topically in shampoos or serums? The two are not interchangeable and the evidence points the other way from the common assumption: topical selenium disulfide shampoo has clinical trial support for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, while oral selenium supplements have no reliable evidence for hair growth in people who are not deficient, and excess intake is a recognised cause of hair loss.

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

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