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GlossaryTopical Hair Growth Inhibitors

products applied to skin to slow or reduce hair growth

Topical Hair Growth Inhibitors, also known as Hair Growth Inhibiting Creams or Lotions, are products applied directly to the skin to slow down or reduce hair growth. They typically contain active ingredients that interfere with the hair follicle's ability to produce new hair, making them useful for managing unwanted hair in areas like the face, legs, or underarms.

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Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque

research Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque.

34 citations , February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.

research Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque

40 citations , February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Taking finasteride pills and using minoxidil lotion together can help grow hair.

A Quantitative Hair Growth Assessment in Female Androgenetic Alopecia During One Year, and Its Modulation by a Topical 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

research A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor

September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.

research 1072 Promotion of hair growth in normal mouse skin and alopecia areata by topical treatment of HDAC inhibitors

1 citations , April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

HDAC inhibitors like Vorinostat and Entinostat may encourage hair regrowth and could be new treatments for hair loss conditions.

research 708 Promotion of hair growth in alopecia areata by topical treatment of HDAC inhibitors

April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

HDAC inhibitors, like Vorinostat and Entinostat, can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.

research Review of the Literature: Topical JAK Inhibitors Showing Promise for Hair Loss!

January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat hair loss.

research Treatment of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor-Induced Acneiform Eruption with Topical Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor

19 citations , January 2012 in “Dermatology”

Topical human epidermal growth factor may effectively treat acne caused by cancer medication.

A Quantitative Hair Growth Assessment in Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of Two Cosmetic Lotions Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil

research A quantitative hair growth assessment in androgenetic alopecia after application of two cosmetic lotions versus 2% topical minoxidil

March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.

research Efficacy of topical tofacitinib in promoting hair growth in non-scarring alopecia: possible mechanism via VEGF induction

27 citations , September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.

research Topical JAK Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo

March 2017 in “Current dermatology reports”

Topical JAK inhibitors can effectively treat alopecia areata and vitiligo by modulating immune responses.

research 873 The effect of Cilostazol on hair growth: A novel therapeutic option for the treatment of hair loss

1 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Cilostazol may help hair grow and could be a new treatment for hair loss.

research 691 Topical curcumin promotes induction of the murine hair cycle

3 citations , April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Curcumin applied to the skin can start hair growth in mice.

research The Cutaneous Epidermal Growth Factor Network: Can it be Translated Clinically to Stimulate Hair Growth? - eScholarship

March 2009 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Manipulating EGFR signaling may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.

research Acneiform eruptions caused by an epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD 1839

1 citations , March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.

research A linear and reticulate crusted keratotic papulopustular eruption: a rare presentation of PRIDE (Papulopustules and/or paronychia, Regulatory abnormalities of hair growth, Itching, and Dryness due to Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors) complex

August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal”

A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.

research Discovery of a novel and highly selective JAK3 inhibitor as a potent hair growth promoter

April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine”

MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.

Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)-1H-Imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-Benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia

research Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-1<i>H</i>-imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia

6 citations , January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin”

A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.

research Targeting Superficial or Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma with Topically Formulated Small Molecule Inhibitor of Smoothened

63 citations , May 2011 in “Clinical cancer research”

The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.

research Hair graying and loss induced by imatinib mesylate

7 citations , December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.

research Topical SCD-153, a 4-methyl itaconate prodrug, for the treatment of alopecia areata

2 citations , December 2022 in “PNAS nexus”

SCD-153 shows promise as an effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.

research Topical Inhibition of the Electron Transport Chain Can Stimulate the Hair Cycle

11 citations , October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Applying certain inhibitors to the skin can promote hair growth without harming cells.

Topical Application of Anti-Cancer Drug Bortezomib Stimulates Proliferation of Follicular Cells and Induces Expression of Hair Keratins via GATA-3 Transcription Factor

research 440 Topical application of anti-cancer drug Bortezomib stimulates proliferation of follicular cells and induces expression of hair keratins via GATA-3 transcription factor

April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.

research Trichoscan: results using a 5% minoxidil topical solution in men with androgenetic alopecia

March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil solution increases hair growth; Shampoo B best for dandruff; infliximab helps pemphigus vulgaris.

research Aromatase inhibitor–induced hair loss in two adolescents

1 citations , September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.

research Wound healing with topical BRAF inhibitor therapy in a diabetic model suggests tissue regenerative effects

3 citations , June 2021 in “PLOS ONE”

A topical BRAF inhibitor, vemurafenib, can speed up wound healing and promote hair growth, especially in diabetic patients.

research Effects of immunosuppressive peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (PPIase) inhibitors, cyclosporin A, FK506, ascomycin and rapamycin, on hair growth initiation in mouse: immunosuppression is not required for new hair growth

20 citations , January 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Cyclosporin A and FK506 can start new hair growth without needing immunosuppression.

PRIDE Complex: Papulopustules, Paronychia, Hair Growth Abnormalities, Itching, and Dryness Due to EGFR Inhibitors

research PRIDE Complex (Papulopustules and/or Paronychia, Regulatory Abnormalities of Hair Growth, Itching, Dryness Due to EGFR Inhibitors)

August 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

PRIDE complex side effects from EGFR inhibitors can be managed without stopping treatment.

research Effect of immunosuppressive ppiase inhibitors, cyclosporin A, FK506, ascomycin and rapamycin on hair growth initiation

August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science”

Cyclosporin A and FK506 can start new hair growth in mice, but ascomycin and rapamycin cannot.

research PREFACE

October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Research on hair disorders has advanced, with promising future progress in understanding and treating these conditions.

research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

2 citations , October 2016

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.