Sandalore is a perfume chemical designed to smell like Sandalwood. Amazingly though, researchers have discovered that the chemical binds to receptors in the scalp, causing the hair growth phase length to increase and an increase in IGF-1 secretion, leading to increased hair growth.
You may have seen my article on the world’s best hair loss shampoos. Well, some of you were asking what the best conditioners are for: Making hair look thicker Making hair healthier with healthy nutrients Helping to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss I went away and researched the available products and I found […]
It might astonish you to know that snail slime contains chemicals which not only rejuvenate the skin, but may help promote hair regrowth too. Snail slime has a long history as a cosmetic product. The Ancient Greeks and Romans would let snails travel across their faces to moisturize the skin and remove wrinkles. Known also […]
The Murine Model used in research (based on mouse and rat subjects) has been both disparaged and lauded by many. The naysayers have seen (unrelated) results that don’t transfer well to humans; the supporters point to other (unrelated) studies where the results integrated perfectly. The Murine Model is extremely useful in research or else it […]
Thymulin is a nonapeptide hormone that is produced inside the skin cells. The activity of the hormone is reliant on the mineral and metal Zinc, which is why it is referred to as Zinc Thymulin.
Clinical applications of this hormone are being studied based on how it is able to suppress T-cells.
this protein functions to interrupt the growth of hair Recently, a group of scientists from Yonsei University, in South Korea, discovered a new way to treat patients with hair loss. According to their research, a new substance could help grow new hair follicles while reducing the side effects from existing medications for hair loss. In […]
Ramatroban is an allergy medicine used to treat hayfever. However, hair loss research has shown it’s a GPR44 antagonist. GPR44 is a PGD2 receptor. It seems to limit hair growth. Researchers have discovered that PGD2 is found at higher levels in balding scalps. Reducing PGD2 and GPR44 may help reduce hair loss and help hair […]
The science behind laser combs is actually quite good. So should you get one?
It’s unlikely that your motocycle helmet is the cause of your hair loss. It’s far more likely to be caused by the hormone DHT. There is a condition called Traction Alopecia, which is basically hair loss caused by regular pulling on the hair. If the hair is regularly pulled tight by a hat, helmet or […]
A lot of people think strength training has an impact on hair loss because it can increase testosterone. However, the reverse could be true for some people. Strength training and high intensity interval training increase the production of human growth hormone (HGH). It’s thought by some that HGH helps stop or even reverse hair loss […]
Has hair gel irreversibly damaged your hair follicles? Very few people know this but hair gel is actually toxic. A simple way to understand this is like this: if you ate your hair gel, what do you think would happen? The toxic chemicals would make you very sick. But did you know the chemicals you […]
Smoking is not a significant cause of hair loss It’s unlikely that smoking will have any noticeable effect on your hair growth There are people who smoke their entire lives and don’t lose their hair. Equally there are people who never smoke and lose their hair at a young age It’s possible that if you […]
In this article, we’re going to discuss proven ways, according to studies carried out that can be used to grow hair on a bald scalp. One thing that is obvious is that a bald scalp is not always bald, and at a point in time it has been occupied by hair shafts. Before going into […]
For many years it was believed that high levels of testosterone alone caused male pattern baldness (MPB). Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the 5a-reductase enzyme. DHT is a super-testosterone and high levels of it increase the risk of developing male pattern baldness. The higher the levels of free […]
Male Pattern Baldness, and to a lesser extent Female Pattern Baldness, are common issues that can affect the lives of those who suffer from them. Many treatments are available, from medication to supplements. So do vitamins really work for reducing hair loss? According to a recent study published in January 2017 named Diet and hair […]
Hyaluronic acid is the natural acid that’s already present in our bodies. It shows up in the form of fluid present in the joints and human eyes. However, when this component is used in skincare products, it helps to prevent aging by locking moisture in the skin. Scientists have recently revealed that Hyaluronic acid doesn’t […]
Peppermint oil, when applied to the scalp, may be a relatively effective and extremely cheap treatment for male pattern baldness (MPB). This is because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Since scalp inflammation is a major cause of MPB, anything that can reduce scalp inflammation should be beneficial.
Source: Wikipedia Affecting both men and women, thyroid dysfunction can be a significant factor in severe diffuse Alopecia (hair loss). The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck. It produces, stores, and distributes hormones, altering and controlling the function of almost all of our other glands and the […]
Finasteride is taken as a pill and works by inhibiting the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme responsible for producing DHT. Known more commonly by its brand name, Propecia, finasteride is only FDA-approved for men. In fact pregnant women should not even come into contact with finasteride as it can cause fetal deformities. Many men combine finasteride with an […]
In traditional Australian lore, many mystical attributes have been associated with emu oil, including the ability to heal wounds and relieve pain. But recently, there has there been a surge in research focus from scientific circles concerning the therapeutic properties of emu oil; especially relating to hair loss. There have also been an increasing number […]
The table below is the first in a series of tables I’ll be publishing to illustrate the costs of hair transplants in different places around the world. You can therefore make a decision as the to most economical place to have your procedure based on your current location. General overview of costs for world’s biggest […]
Research shows that several natural seed oils contain special chemicals that have been shown to increase hair growth and even reverse hair loss. Of those studied, the following are six of the best in terms of hair growth results. Peppermint Oil A study in 2014 (Oh, Park & Kim, 2014) recently compared the effectiveness of […]
Originally a treatment for hypertension, today Minoxidil is marketed as a hair loss treatment. The most well-known brand Minoxidil product is called Rogaine. It’s alleged to be medically proven in treating hair loss in both men and women. When testosterone interacts with the enzyme, 5-alpha-reductase, it creates Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This hormone runs rampant throughout the […]
The bioactive components of garlic have been extensively researched and have been proven to have many therapeutic and preventative effects on various diseases and health problems (Santhosha, Jamuna & Prabhavathi, 2013). Recently, a study has found that garlic oil has significant effects on treating alopecia areata, a recurring, non-scarring type of hair loss which results […]
Every hair follicle experiences three stages: growth (anagen), involution (catagen), and resting (telogen). The growth stage may last for 2 to 6 years. Then the involution stage is about a couple of days. The hair follows the next step, going into the resting phase and finally, the hair falls out. Each person may lose from […]
Borage Oil, also known as Starflower Oil, comes from the Borago officinalis flower and is thought to treat a wide array of issues, including Athsma, Arthritis, and improving brain function. However, there is little to no evidence to support these claims. There’s a widespread idea that Borage Oil is a great treatment for hair loss, […]
Capixyl is a topical hair loss treatment that targets one of the most common mechanisms involved in hair loss: It reduces the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which causes miniaturization of hair follicles. Capixyl is mainly composed of two active ingredients; namely AcetylTetrapeptide-3 and Trifolium Pratense. Other components include water, butylene alcohol, and dextran. Water and […]
Topical capsaicin increases scalp IGF-1 by activating the vanilloid receptor 1, which causes the sensory neurons to release the calcitonin gene-related peptide, resulting in increase IGF-1. IGF-1 is a growth factor that increases hair growth.
You might be surprised to hear the humble onion is used by thousands of people around the world to promote hair growth. This versatile staple, which has been cultivated for over 5,000 years, is believed by many to not only stop hair loss but even promote its regrowth. So does it work? What’s In Onion […]
Pygeum is an extract from the bark of Prunus Africana known in English as the African Plum Tree and has become popular in the last decades due to studies showing its anti-androgenic effects.
