Cyclosporine-A is an immunosuppressant drug that inhibits a protein called SFRP1. SFRP1 is thought to prevent hair growth in some individuals. Results have been impressive. Let’s see how it works…
Evidence suggests that Minoxidil’s hair growing effect is partly due to the ability to open potassium ion channels in the hair follicles. But how does that make hair grow? And how can you use it?
Sphinganine is a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory.
One published study has stated cinnamon increases hair growth by increasing blood vessel vasodilation and the growth factor IGF-1. However, another study has shown that it decreases the growth factor VEGF.
VETA is a hair loss treatment that works primarily by increasing blood circulation in the scalp. Would I recommend it? Let’s find out…
Lavender oil has shown some surprisingly impressive hair growth stimulating results. Seemingly via its anti-inflammatory action.
According to several different studies, ‘Substance P’ acts as a growth factor in the hair follicles. One researcher has even stated that Substance P induces the hair follicles to transition from resting phase to growth phase!
The rumour is — and it is only a rumour — that Jennifer Anniston and Demi Moore take HGH injections to maintain a youthful appearance. But can HGH be used to make new hair grow?
Wnt-signaling leads to the increased production of proteins required for hair growth. By maintaining or upregulating the Wnt-signaling pathways in the hair follicles we can increase hair growth and prolong the growth phase of hair.
Nutraviv is a mild, natural topical DHT blocker that reduces scalp DHT with the use of azelaic acid. Read below to see if I think it’s worth using.
Cytokines are proteins involved in some inflammatory processes. Reducing cytokines may be an effective treatment for some types of hair loss.
I was amazed at the sheer number of active ingredients in this shampoo. It’s taken me absolutely ages to go through them all and write up how each of these ingredients benefits hair growth.
Lavender oil has been shown to increase mast cells in the hair follicle and prolong the growth phase of the hair follicles.
The study below has demonstrated that proanthocyanidins extracted from grapes increases the production of hair cells.
Glycine Soja (Wild Soybean) is claimed to be a natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. According to one study (shown below) it does seem to reduce DHT and even increase hair growth in males.
Calendula Officinalis may be useful for improving hair follicle neogenesis because of it’s wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Baicalin plant extrat has been shown to increase hair growth by activating Wnt signaling pathways, leading to increased production of hair follicle cells in the dermal papilla.
I was surprised to see there are a lot of ingredients in this topical that increase growth factors in the scalp helping to increase the growth phase of the hair follicles.
Studies have shown that it’s possible to generate new hair follicles in the scalp — making the hair thicker — by applying the below ‘growth factors’ to the scalp and using a technique called wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, that can be easily performed at home without any need for medical procedures. Here’s how to do it…
Hairfinity Infinite Edges is actually a pretty good product. It contains apigenin, which increases the hair growth phase by reducing TGFbeta1. It also has several other benefits. Let’s take a look…
Topical carnitine has been shown to significantly increase hair count by upregulating proliferation of follicular keratinocytes. And it even works for male pattern hair loss. Let’s take a look at the results…
Apigenin increases hair growth by reducing transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFbeta1). TGFbeta1 causes hair to stop growing, so by reducing its effect in the scalp we can increase hair growth.
The keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) was shown in one study to protect hair follicles that were exposed to radiation therapy. The research was conducted with the aim of reducing hair loss in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Here’s a short abstract from the study results: Results indicated approximately 10 extra hairs per mm2 (14.5% of […]
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a growth factor that’s been shown to increase hair growth when the growth factor is increased in the scalp. In this article, I explain how you can increase IGF-1 in your scalp in order to increase hair growth.
VEGF is a “growth factor”, which has been shown to increase hair growth. Scalps with more VEGF grow more hair. Therefore by increasing VEGF using the method below, we can increase scalp hair growth.
Lactobacillus increases scalp VEGF and according to the study below it produces superior hair regrowth to Minoxidil. And there’s more…
Safflower extract has been shown in at least one study to significantly increase the growth factors VEGF and keratinocyte, both of which play a key role in increasing hair growth.
Rejuviance Super Strength DHT Blocker contains a number of natural DHT blocking ingredients that have been shown to reduce male pattern baldness. Here I examine if this product is worth buying.
Setipiprant is another example of an anti-allergy medication which was discovered to reduce hair loss. It does this by decreasing scalp PGD2, which is key to stopping hair loss.
Pronexa is certainly not the best hair loss treatment I’ve ever seen but it two worthwhile ingredients. This product may mildly stimulate hair growth due to the pea sprout extract, which is thought to increase the growth factor FGF7.
