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Bee venom

also Apitoxin, Melittin

Honeybee venom (melittin); early lab studies of IGF-1 and VEGF signalling in follicles, no clinical evidence

Apitoxin or bee venom is the venom produced by the honey bee. It is a cytotoxic and hemotoxic bitter colorless liquid containing proteins, which may produce local inflammation. It may have similarities to sea nettle toxin.

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Research 9

  1. Bee Venom Stimulates Growth Factor Release from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to Promote Hair GrowthToxins · 2024 · 8 citations
  2. Bee Venom Promotes Hair Growth in Association with Inhibiting 5α-Reductase ExpressionBiological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2016 · 26 citations
  3. Cosmetic Applications of Bee VenomToxins · 2021 · 30 citations
  4. Potential Therapeutic Applications of Bee Venom on Skin Disease and Its Mechanisms: A Literature ReviewToxins · 2019 · 64 citations
  5. Honeybee Venom: A Potential Source of Anticancer ComponentsProtein and Peptide Letters · 2024 · 1 citation
  6. Home Remedies in DermatologyIndian Dermatology Online Journal · 2023 · 3 citations
  7. A rare outcome following a bee sting: Total alopeciaAllergologia et Immunopathologia · 2025
  8. Literature Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for AlopeciaJournal of Pharmacopuncture · 2021 · 4 citations
  9. Is There a Place for Local Natural Treatment of Psoriasis?Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences · 2018 · 17 citations
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  1. Tweaker on instagram genuinely regrows hair from bee venomReddit · 15 Feb 2026
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