Exposure to 50 Hz Electromagnetic Fields Enhances Hair Follicle Regrowth in C57BL/6 Mice

    March 2019 in “ Experimental Biology and Medicine ”
    Xinping Li, Xin Wang, Liming Bai … Mingsheng Zhang
    Studysummary This study found that exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields enhanced hair regrowth in mice by increasing stem cell proliferation and keratinocyte growth factor expression, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
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