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. 2023 Jan 23;12(3):893. doi: 10.3390/jcm12030893

Table 1.

Summary of interventions indicated for hair growth.

Intervention Support of Hair
Cycle
Topical Dose or Dose Range Evidence (Humans, Animals)
Finasteride Inhibit 5-alpha-reductase 1 mg daily Humans (Men)–FDA Approved
Pumpkin seed oil Inhibit 5-alpha-reductase 400 mg oral Humans
Herbal based supplement (Nutrafol) Anti-inflammatory, reduce Stress, and DHT inhibiting properties Humans
Minoxidil (Topical) Increase local blood flow Women—3% or 5% daily
Men—5% twice daily
Humans—FDA Approved
Morbus alba Activation of anagen phase Humans
Low level light therapies Increased telogen to anagen phase transition Humans
Latanoprost Activation of anagen phase 0.1% latanoprost solution topical Humans
Bimatoprost Stimulate anagen phase 0.03% bimatoprost solution topical Humans
Marine protein-based supplement (Viviscal) Prolongs anagen phase 450 mg oral Humans
Platelet rich plasma injections Induces anagen phase Humans
Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) Activation of anagen phase 5% petroleum ether extract topical Mice
Quercetin Supports mitochondrial function and anagen phase Mice