Anti-Hair Loss Activity of Healthy Human Scalp-Derived Staphylococcus Capitis KMH304 Ferment Filtrate in Human Hair-Follicle Dermal Papilla and Keratinocyte Cells

    April 2026 in “ Microorganisms ”
    Hye-Young Yoo, Tae Geun Gil, Na-Rin Kim … Byoung‐Jun Park
    Studysummary This study suggests that Staphylococcus capitis ferment filtrate (SCFF) may promote hair growth and scalp health by modulating pathways related to hair loss, aging, and oxidative stress in vitro.
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