Have you ever noticed women’s hair starts to grow rapidly and become thicker during pregnancy? This tells you something very important: hormones control hair growth. And that tells you something even more important: the change that happens in pregnant women’s scalps at a cellular level can be replicated, which can make hair grow. Here’s how it works and how you can do it…
I previously explained how normal work stress increases scalp temperature and how that can cause hair loss. But now it seems there’s some exciting new research showing how ‘cold therapy’ can stimulate hair growth by activating TRPV1 and norepinephrine. It’s easy, cheap and anyone can do it from home. And it may be really good for you in other ways. Check this out…
TRPV1 (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1) is a type of ion channel found in various cells, including sensory neurons and skin cells. It is known for its role in detecting heat, inflammation, and pain. TRPV1 is activated by various stimuli, such as high temperatures, acidic conditions, and certain chemical compounds like capsaicin (the active ingredient in chili peppers).
Norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone associated with the body’s fight-or-flight response, has several indirect effects on hair growth, largely through its influence on the body’s stress response and circulation. Here’s how norepinephrine might affect hair growth:
In one study, 100% of participants who were treated with antihistamines saw “major hair regrowth”. Here’s how it works and how you can use it…
Flutamide is an androgen receptor blocker. It binds to androgen receptors in cells and as a result it blocks androgen hormones like testosterone and DHT from binding, therefore preventing the negative effects of androgen binding — such as prostate cancer and hair loss.
By blocking androgen receptors in the hair follicles we can prevent the effects of DHT and therefore prevent male pattern hair loss. Here’s how….
Bicalutamide is a drug that binds with androgen receptors. When men lose their hair its because the hormone DHT binds with receptors in the scalp causing the hairs to miniturize. By reducing the number of available receptors using Bicalutamide we may be able to prevent DHT from causing hair loss! Check it out…
There’s an interesting research paper on Science Direct that suggests Dermal Papilla Cells (DPCs) could “make new hair follicles” and the treatment could be administered easily at home!
Here’s what you need to know…
Several studies seem to show a clear link between low lysine levels and hair loss and high lysine levels being linked to increased hair growth. Here we examine how lysine effects hair growth and how you can use it.
There’s a new experimental hair loss treatment called “scalp micro-infusion”, which uses a similar tool to a tattoo pen to deliver a small amount of drugs into the scalp. Could this be the cure for hair loss? Let’s find out…
Prostaglandin analogs/analogues are a class of medications that mimic the effects of naturally occurring prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that play various roles in the body, including regulating inflammation, blood flow, and cell growth.
We know that increasing the naturally occuring prostaglandin PGE2 and decreasing PGD2 can increase hair growth, so is it possible to apply an analog to achieve similar or even greater effects?
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is an experimental treatment for hair loss that seems to work by changing the immune response in the scalp.
Somehair loss is believed to be caused by an auto-immune response, where the hair follicles are ‘attacked’ by the immune system. By modulating the imune response it may be possible to increase hair growth.
HIF-1α is a protein that responds when cells have low oxygen levels (AKA hypoxia). Hypoxia may be associated with hair loss and preventing it may increase hair growth. Therefore increasing HIF-1-alpha could help increase hair growth. Let’s see how you can use this to increase your hair growth…
New research from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Illinois has discovered that as we age hair becomes ‘harder’ making it less likely to grow. By softening it, more hair grows. Here’s what you need to know…
I’ve just reviewed a report showing incredible hair growth results from use of topical Calcipotriol. Check it out…
Lactoferrin is a protein found in milk. A study has found that the protein increases dermal papila proliferation, which results in increased hair growth (at least in mice). Lactoferrin therefore has potential as a hair loss treatment.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Scientists believe that they may be able to cure baldness following the research they investigated in rat skin. The specific skin cell that they have focused in on are the “dermal papillae” cells, which have the ability to grow new hair follicles, even on skin that isn’t supposed to grow hair. Although the experiments worked […]
Grape seeds contain powerful antioxidants and their extracts comprise a family of chemicals known as oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes. Similar substances are also found in many other plants such as apples (Janowiak and Carson, 2004). Proanthocyanidins convert to procyanidins which possess a stronger anti-oxidative effect (Lourith and Kanlayavattanakul, 2013). Grape seed for hair growth Takahashi et […]
The link between vitamin C and hair growth has been shown in many laboratory studies. In a study by Sung et al., ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, a derivative of Vitamin C, was used to treat patients with androgenic alopecia (2006). The study found that there was “significant growth stimulation” in the cells located in the scalp, […]
It has been suggested that each of the three different functions of the skin (circulatory, neurovegetative and immunological) act in response to medication introduced through mesotherapy (Baran & Maibach, 2010) to promote healing, cell regeneration and hair regrowth. It is also believed that the skin acts as a natural time-release system of solutions that are […]
Zinc is one of the most important minerals your body needs to work properly – only iron is found in a higher concentration among other trace minerals. Your body needs zinc for cell division (and therefore growth), wound healing and to break down carbohydrates. Moreover, zinc fuels your immune system and is essential for fetal […]
