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HMI-115: What We Know So Far
By Sarah King, PhD
May 9, 2024

HMI-115: What We Know So Far

HMI-115 lowers prolactin levels and is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (AGA). Internal, non-peer-reviewed research suggests that HMI-115 may promote hair regrowth in monkeys. Anecdotes from its phase I trials in humans imply that HMI-115 may also regrow hair in ...
Green Tea: Is It An Effective Hair Loss Treatment?
By Sarah King, PhD
May 2, 2024

Green Tea: Is It An Effective Hair Loss Treatment?

Green tea extract contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and many other compounds that allegedly improve hair growth. On the one hand, in vitro studies suggest that EGCG might inhibit hair follicle damage. On the other hand, human studies do not yet exist showing that green tea – as a supplement o...
Inositol: A Sugar That Supports Hair Growth? | Clinical Study Analysis
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 25, 2024

Inositol: A Sugar That Supports Hair Growth? | Clinical Study Analysis

Inositol (in the form of myo-inositol or D-chiro-inositol) is found in many hair growth supplements. Clinical studies suggest inositol might normalize androgen levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). For these reasons, marketers often claim inositol can help regrow hair for those wi...
Pea Sprout Extract: A Hair Growth Miracle? Little Evidence, Lots Of Hype
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 25, 2024

Pea Sprout Extract: A Hair Growth Miracle? Little Evidence, Lots Of Hype

What does the science say about pea sprout extract and its ability to combat hair loss? On the on hand, pea sprouts might improve hair growth by reducing non-growing hairs and increasing hair density. On the other hand, the studies supporting pea sprout extract face methodological concerns, such as ...
Zinc Supplements For Hair Loss: A Hard Look Into The Science
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 25, 2024

Zinc Supplements For Hair Loss: A Hard Look Into The Science

Zinc is a popular trace element found in hair growth supplements. Animal studies suggest that zinc is required for healthy hair cycling. Human studies suggest that zinc deficiencies can cause hair loss from telogen effluvium. One study found that zinc sulfate might help with non-descript hair loss i...
Japanese Knotweed For Hair Loss: A Scientific Analysis
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 25, 2024

Japanese Knotweed For Hair Loss: A Scientific Analysis

Japanese knotweed contains resveratrol and apigenin. In vitro studies suggest these compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. Marketers claim these compounds support hair regrowth. So can Japanese knotweed regrow hair? In this article, we review the scientific literat...
Why Am I Shedding After Microneedling?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Apr 25, 2024

Why Am I Shedding After Microneedling?

Temporary hair shedding is commonly reported after men & women start hair loss treatments like minoxidil. But is temporary hair shedding also normal when starting microneedling? On the one hand, microneedling induces acute inflammation. A little inflammation might benefit hair growth, while too ...
Ritlecitinib (Litfulo™) For Alopecia Areata: Benefits, Risks, & Hair Growth Outcomes
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 24, 2024

Ritlecitinib (Litfulo™) For Alopecia Areata: Benefits, Risks, & Hair Growth Outcomes

In a recent milestone, a drug called ritlecitinib (brand name Litfulo™) was approved for treating alopecia areata (AA) in adolescents and adults. But is there high quality evidence supporting ritlecitinib? What are the long-term safety risks? And if it works, does this (relatively) new medication re...
Pump BioGro™: A Topical For Hair Regrowth? | Scientific Analysis
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

Pump BioGro™: A Topical For Hair Regrowth? | Scientific Analysis

Pump BioGro™ is a topical product marketed by Pump Haircare. Its makers claim that Pump BioGro™ is clinically proven to reduce hair shedding and promote hair growth by inhibiting fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5) – a growth factor that Pump Haircare suggests might negatively impact hair cycling. Dur...
What Happens If I Stop Microneedling?
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

What Happens If I Stop Microneedling?

In general, treatments for hair loss are only effective as long as they are continued. However, limited data suggests that microneedling may exert its effects up to six months post-treatment (with or without minoxidil). In this article, we will dive into the research behind how long the positive hai...

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