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Evidence status: current·Last updated 12 Jun 2026 · v2.3·Revision history
Evidence Dossier · Mechanism-matched protocol

FGF-2 + FGF-7, in an oleosome carrier

A topical formulation pairing FGF-2 and FGF-7 in an oleosome carrier, the approach that matches the mechanism rather than working around it.

BGrade reflects the ingredient class, not marketing
Topical serum in a frosted-glass dropper bottle

What it is, precisely

A daily topical serum with 3 deliberate choices: FGF-2 to restart the growth signal, FGF-7 (KGF) to sustain the matrix, and an oleosome lipid carrier to actually deliver both to the dermal papilla.

Each element maps to a step in the mechanism we describe in our growth-factor review. Nothing here is included for the label.

Composition, and why each is there
FGF-2Pushes resting follicles back into anagen; drives elongation.
FGF-7 (KGF)Sustains matrix-cell proliferation; supports shaft thickness.
Oleosome carrierSkin-like lipid shell that ferries fragile proteins past the stratum corneum and shields them en route.
What we will and won't claim

We won't tell you this is guaranteed to regrow your hair, the growth-factor class is Grade B, with strong mechanism and maturing human data. We will tell you it is the most mechanism-aligned option we've reviewed, and that it pairs sensibly with the Grade-A baseline of minoxidil and, where appropriate, DHT control. Our grading is public.

How it fits a protocol

DAILY
Apply to a clean, dry scalp once daily. Consistency matters more than amount.
PAIR
Complements, not replaces, an evidenced baseline. Layer thoughtfully.
MEASURE
Judge by standardized photos at 12–24 weeks, not by daily shedding.
Understand the mechanism first

This page describes an ingredient approach, not a product to buy. Read the full growth-factor evidence, then see what the research suggests for you.

Read the FGF-2 & FGF-7 monograph What the research suggests for you
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