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GlossaryTopical Treatments

medications applied directly to the skin or scalp

Topical treatments, also known as topical agents or topical medications, are medications applied directly to a specific area of the skin or scalp to treat localized conditions. These treatments can include creams, gels, ointments, and lotions, and are commonly used for conditions like alopecia, psoriasis, and eczema, delivering active ingredients directly to the affected area to minimize systemic side effects.

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research Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) in Hair Regeneration: Mechanistic Pathways and Therapeutic Potential

September 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology”

IGF-1 can help regrow hair and may be a promising treatment for hair loss.

Transepidermal UV Radiation of Human Scalp Skin Induces Distinctive Hair Follicle Damage, Mitigated by Topical Caffeine Treatment

research 910 Transepidermal UV radiation of human scalp skin induces distinctive hair follicle damage, which is mitigated by topical caffeine treatment

April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.

research Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 and Hair Biology: Bridging Basic Science and Therapeutic Applications

January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology”

FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.

research Self-assembling peptide inspired by insulin and type 1 insulin-like growth factor for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials”

Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.

research Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne

5 citations , May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics”

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

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community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

community 12 mo 1 ml daily Min/Dermaroller 1mm-1.5mm update + AGA progression theory and specific order of treatment

in Microneedling 15 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.

community Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks.

in Treatment 44 upvotes 10 months ago

A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.

community New plant-based serum shown to regrow hair in weeks, according to scientists

in Treatment 274 upvotes 7 months ago

A new plant-based serum is claimed to regrow hair in weeks, but users are skeptical about its effectiveness and the reliability of the study. Ingredients like Centella Asiatica and IGF-1 are mentioned, but many doubt the serum's superiority over existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

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