Amino acids are biomolecules that are the fundamental building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential for life, and comprise not only the structural elements of our bodies, like collagen and muscle fibers, but also enzymes and receptors that allow the chemistry of life to take place. Our bodies are able to synthesize several amino acids, … Read more…
Reparex Against Grey Hair is a product that claims to “restore hair color naturally from the inside out, unlike hair dyes”.[1]Reparex, (no date), Reparex Against Grey Hair. Available at: https://reparexshop.com/usa/reparex-against-grey-hair (Accessed: 30 January 2023 Reparex is owned by a company called BOOS Labs – established in 1991 – which makes many different cosmetic products. Reparex … Read more…
CB-03-01, also known as Breezula™ or clascoterone, is a topical medication generating interest as a potential therapy for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). It was developed by Cassiopea (now owned by Cosmo Pharmaceuticals) and is a synthetic androgen receptor antagonist. While it is primarily recognized for its potential in combating hair loss, particularly AGA, CB-03-01 has also … Read more…
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound found in green tea, is often included in serums and supplements targeted for hair growth. On the one hand, EGCG has the potential to impact a variety of diseases. As a powerful antioxidant and an antitumor agent, EGCG might have therapeutic benefit for those with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more…
Topical minoxidil is an FDA-approved treatment for male and female pattern hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia (AGA). Despite its popularity, not very many people continue using topical minoxidil for the long-run. In fact, one clinical study found that by the one-year mark, 95% of topical minoxidil users voluntarily quit applying the drug – … Read more…
In this article, we’ll explore the history of minoxidil, how it became a hair loss drug, and the debate over its mechanisms of action for hair growth. Despite decades of study, researchers still do not know how minoxidil promotes hair growth. But they do have some ideas, and these ideas have remained the subject of … Read more…
How Often Does Topical Finasteride Need To Be Applied? Most clinicians recommend using topical finasteride at least once daily. However, its minimum viable frequency of application depends on factors such as daily drug exposure and contact time with the scalp. For those who can keep topical finasteride on their scalps for 10-12 hours (or longer), … Read more…
In this article, we’ll explore the science behind topical finasteride, if incidental exposure to the drug comes with a risk of harming pregnant women and/or children, and strategies you can employ starting today to minimize inadvertently exposing your household to secondary finasteride exposure – all while still preserving your hair gains from the drug. Topical … Read more…
Oral finasteride, a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, is one of the most effective treatments available for androgenic alopecia (AGA). However, concerns over the drug’s potential side effects prevent many men from ever considering the medication. In the last several years, nearly a dozen studies have shown that certain formulation topical finasteride may confer the … Read more…
Topical finasteride is an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia – particularly for those interested in better localizing the drug’s effects to the scalp. Unfortunately, prescriptions for topical finasteride can cost as much as $50-$100 per month. This prices out a lot of people who would’ve otherwise committed to the topical had it not been for … Read more…