Topical Melatonin?

Saw some chatter on tressless about the use of topical melatonin. anyone try this? I'm not sure there's a solid reason why this might be effective though.

Never heard much about it. Reminds me of topical iodine. They all seem to fall by the wayside after a while. But it would be cheap to make a solution yourself and try it. There's a sleep aid called "dream water" you can get almost anywhere. It's a small bottle of liquid that contains melatonin, 5-htp and GABA. I'm thinking of rubbing that on my head if nothing else works.

No idea if anyone has tried it, but be sure to read the literature on it. Look at the materials and method section (it's not just Melatonin added).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC3681103/

I estimate at minimum at least 80% of those with AGA/MPB has issues with sleep/insomnia.

And results are not all that impressive. That said, topical melatonin is still a very valuable idea in the combo.

I'm more interested in oral melatonin. Can it be a hair growth promoter ?
I discussed this earler in another thread, but I may have increased cholesterol levels and my sleep is not good(it hasn't been good for a long time). Is supplementing melatonin a good bet here ? Because I've read something about melatonin supplementation disrupting natural cycle of melatonin or something. Don't wanna break something e lse while I try to fix another.

Nuada wrote:I'm more interested in oral melatonin. Can it be a hair growth promoter ?
I discussed this earler in another thread, but I may have increased cholesterol levels and my sleep is not good(it hasn't been good for a long time). Is supplementing melatonin a good bet here ? Because I've read something about melatonin supplementation disrupting natural cycle of melatonin or something. Don't wanna break something e lse while I try to fix another.

That myth has gotten a lot of traction.

I've been taking Melatonin for years (highly recommended).
All these "smart devices" and electronic fields usually disrupt melatonin production.

Would suggest a small amount - like 1 milligram 1 hour before bed.

CausticSymmetry wrote:

Nuada wrote:I'm more interested in oral melatonin. Can it be a hair growth promoter ?
I discussed this earler in another thread, but I may have increased cholesterol levels and my sleep is not good(it hasn't been good for a long time). Is supplementing melatonin a good bet here ? Because I've read something about melatonin supplementation disrupting natural cycle of melatonin or something. Don't wanna break something e lse while I try to fix another.

That myth has gotten a lot of traction.

I've been taking Melatonin for years (highly recommended).
All these "smart devices" and electronic fields usually disrupt melatonin production.

Would suggest a small amount - like 1 milligram 1 hour before bed.

Sadly none of the Turkish brands sell melatonin apparently, a bit surprised. Found an import product in pill form and the lowest dose I could find was 5mg. Most others were 10mg.

Also I just watched this :



This is a doctor I follow on youtube and he underlines how important melatonin is and he clears a few misconceptions. The infrared bit is very interesting I must admit.