6-Gingerol Inhibits Hair Shaft Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles and Modulates Hair Growth in Mice

    February 2013 in “ PLOS ONE ”
    Yong Miao, Yabin Sun, Wenjun Wang … Zhiqi Hu
    Studysummary This study found that 6-gingerol, a component of ginger, suppresses hair growth rather than promoting it, both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential use in hair removal treatments.
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