Table 1.
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 |