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. It is not …
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Male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss are the two most common and genetic forms of hair loss globally. These conditions will affect roughly 50% of men by the time they are 50, and approximately 50% of women by the time they are aged 65 (1). As we know, current hair loss medications and …
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Redensyl may become a big player in hair loss treatments. Click here to read the key facts. Manufacturers of Redensyl based products claim it’s more effective than Minoxidil. Redensyl contains DHQG, which helps protect stem cells in the hair follicle, which may help increase the hair growth phase. Redensyl contains EGCG-glucoside, which may help reduce …
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Click here to read the quick summary to this article. 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 …
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FGF9 may well be the cure for hair loss. Click here to learn why and see how you can use it. FGF9 is the short name for Fibroplast Growth Factor 9. It’s application may well be the most important discovery in the treatment of hair loss. Here’s why… FGF9 is used by the body to …
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Click here to surprising truth about laser combs. It’s probably not what you’re expecting. The science of laser combs is actually fairly credible. They work by activating something called chromophores in the cells in your scalp. Chromophores signal and trigger various cellular processes and may help increase hair growth gradually with regular use. However… It …
Click here to surprising truth about motorcycle helmets and hair loss. It’s probably not what you’re expecting. 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 …
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Click here to see the surprising truth about body building and hair loss. It either helps your hair grow or causes rapid hair loss depending on one or two things… 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 …
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Click here to surprising truth about hair gel and hair loss. It’s probably not what you’re expecting. Hair gel does not cause hair loss, but… If you use hair gel every day, I recommend rinsing it out before going to bed. Why? Because most hair gels contain mildly toxic ingredients. If you go to sleep …
Click here to surprising truth about smoking and hair loss. It’s probably not what you’re expecting. 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 …
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 …
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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 …
Propecia is probably the best at home treatment for hair loss in terms of effectiveness and ease of use. All you have to do is take a pill once a day. People report complete cessation of hair loss but reports of hair regrowing just from taking Propecia are rare. The longest clinical trial for a …
Click here view the expert summary of this article. Hair loss IS NOT a direct sign of cancer. People associate cancer with hair loss because a common treatment for cancer — chemotherapy — often causes hair loss. This means many people with cancer lose their hair after receiving chemotherapy. As a result some people think …
Cortisol is a steroid hormone often referred to as the stress hormone. It is produced by the zona fasciculta in the adrenal gland and released in the body as a response to stress or low blood sugar. Its role is to increase blood sugar, to supress the immune system or to help in the metabolism …
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Setipiprant is a relatively new drug in the world of hair loss medications. It’s taken orally and is known as a prostaglandin D2 receptor (PGD2R) antagonist. Prostaglandin D2 is a lipid compound that has hormone like effects in mammals. So a prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonist prevents PGD2 from being effective in the body (or locally …
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Click here to read the quick summary of how increasing subcutaneous fat can promote hair growth. There’s a theory floating around the hair loss forums that there’s a link between subcutaneous fat in the scalp and hair loss. In other words, hair needs subcutaneous fat in order to grow. As men age we lose subcutaneous …
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Researchers from UCLA’s Eli and Edythe Broad Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have provided a new solution to this problem by controlling the levels of lactate in the scalp and by developing medicines that regulate lactate levels (Can Stem Cells Finally Solve Hair Loss?, 2015) Their study proved that there is a …
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Click here to reveal the expert guide to the best ketoconazole shampoo for fighting hair loss and dandruff, or scroll down to view all shampoos. Nizoral (see below) is the shampoo with the highest concentration of ketoconazole (2%) Male pattern hair loss is caused by the hormone DHT. Ketoconazole is believed to reduce DHT in …
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A digital artist from Paris has used the graphic design program Photoshop to make the world’s most famous women look bald. Jacques Gagne, a graphic designer and artist living in Paris said in explanation of the art, So much time, attention and money goes into making these women look beautiful. It is the obsession of …
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Click here to reveal the expert guide to the most powerful hair loss shampoo, or scroll down to view all shampoos. Nizoral is probably the best shampoo for male pattern baldness (see below). Nizoral contains 2% ketoconazole — this is a higher concentration of ketoconazole than any other shampoo. Ketoconazole is thought to reduce DHT …
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a more potent form of testosterone has been shown to be closely linked with male pattern baldness. Many attempts have been taken to keep this hormone in check and control the resulting hair loss, but the approved medication, Propecia, has considerable side effects. What is equol? The clinical effectiveness of soy …
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Click here to reveal the expert guide to the most effective DHT blockers, or scroll down to view all. DHT Blockers: The science seems good but can natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pygeum and nettle be powerful enough to have a noticeable effect on hair growth like Propecia does Propecia is effective, but I …
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Try at your own risk! I recently noticed businesses selling topical Finasteride! Finasteride, commonly known by it’s brand name Propecia, is usually taken in pill form and is a prescription drug. So I’m not sure if these guys are selling a topical containing Finasteride legally, or even if the product really contains Finasteride. So if …
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Have you ever noticed how balding men have incredibly shiny scalps? That fact is far more important than you might think. DHT causes fibrosis in your scalp. Fibrosis is basically scarring. When scarring occurs your scalp becomes shiny. And when that happens it means the hair follicles have been destroyed. In fact, once fibrosis has …
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Lupus Hair Loss: What is it? Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which our immune system fights against healthy tissues because the immune system confuses our bodies with foreign objects. There are three types of lupus: cutaneous, systemic and drug-induced lupus. Cutaneous lupus affects the skin. Patients with this disease may have symptoms like severe …
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Have you noticed something strange about male celebrities in recent years? They seem to have the amazing ability to never lose their hair! There’s a growing list of famous men who have had hair transplants, and why not? For stars of the stage and screen, looking good is their job, and they have to work …
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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 …
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If you live in America, Canada, the UK, Australia or other relatively rich country, it’s unlikely that you suffer from any severe nutrient deficiencies that could negatively affect your health. However, studies have shown that boosting your intake of certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs can increase the rate of hair growth and even …
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Peppermint oil comes from peppermint, a native plant in Europe and is frequently used for various therapeutic applications like oils, shampoos and lotions. It has been used to relieve flatulence and as a gastric stimulant. Peppermint oil comes from a family of liquids known as essential oils, which basically means liquids containing volatile aroma compounds …
There are hundreds of hair loss supplements. Choosing one is a gamble: it’s hard to know if it will be the answer you’ve been looking for or have no effect on your hair. I’ve researched over a hundred products and finally arrived at the list you see below — these are what I believe to …
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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 …
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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 increasing number of …
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London Hair Transplant Discounts in September 2017 Clinic Name Special Officer/Discount Details Vinci Hair Clinic 500 pounds off hair transplant procedures after filling out a special form. White Cliff Hair Solutions “Better Way” pricing available for qualifying customers. Rejuvenate Hair Clinics Discounted prices for 1000, 2000, and 3000 hair transplants. Only available through Groupon at …
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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 …
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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 /peppermint-oil-hair-loss/ A study in 2014 (Oh, Park & Kim, 2014) recently compared the effectiveness …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Capixyl is a recently launched product that targets one of the most common mechanisms that is involved in hair loss. It reduces the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which causes miniaturization of hair follicles thus causing hair loss. Capixyl is mainly composed of two active ingredients; namely AcetylTetrapeptide-3 and Trifolium Pratense. Other components include water, butylene …
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Capsaicin is a chemical compound which is present in almost all kinds of peppers. It’s responsible for making the peppers spicy. Capsaicin activates ‘vanilloid receptor 1’. The vanilloid receptor-1 (VR1, or transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 receptor, TRPV1) is activated by capsaicin, the key ingredient of hot peppers (Bodo et.al, 2005) The activation of vanilloid receptor …
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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 …
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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. The extract, the fruits as well as the bark of the tree have been used as a traditional medicine in Africa for …
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Pumpkin seed oil has been proven scientifically to improve the hair count and prevent hair loss while increasing hair thickness. This article will discuss the scientific studies and show exactly how pumpkin seed oil can be effective for hair growth. The most common form of hair loss is Andogenic Alopecia (AGA). This is hair loss …
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I’m the author of 4 books about hair loss. I’ve been researching hair growth for over ten years. What I don’t know about making your hair grow, isn’t worth knowing. There are tonnes of myths on the internet. Butre what I’m about to show you, really works. Just follow my instructions precisely and your hair …
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You may have heard the news all over the internet a few months back about dry shampoo being bad for your hair. Well that’s not going to stop people using dry shampoo, but if you really have to use it, make sure you use one of these healthier versions, based on nourishing natural ingredients that …
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