research Expression Profiles of Tyrosine Kinases in Cultured Follicular Papilla Cells Versus Dermal Fibroblasts 11 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain tyrosine kinases may regulate hair growth and could help develop hair loss treatments.
research Expression of an Olfactomedin-Related Gene in Rat Hair Follicular Papilla Cells 10 citations , June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
research Topical latanoprost acid for female androgenetic alopecia: a pilot proof-of-concept trial with mechanistic evidence of FP-receptor activation March 2026 Topical latanoprost acid at 0.05% concentration improved hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research ARHGEF3 Regulates Hair Follicle Morphogenesis September 2024 ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
research Topical latanoprost acid for female androgenetic alopecia: a pilot proof-of-concept trial with mechanistic evidence of prostaglandin F2α receptor activation July 2026 in “Pharmacological Reports” Topical latanoprost acid may help hair growth in women with hair loss.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big! in Research/Science 444 upvotes 5 years ago Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews in Treatment 42 upvotes 6 years ago Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.