Study on the Expression of Hair Growth-Related Factors by Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy

June 2011 in “ 동의생리병리학회지 ”

김호일, 김정무, 신현종, 이창현

bee venom acupuncture hair follicle growth fibroblast growth factor epidermal growth factor hair growth cycle

TLDR Bee venom acupuncture therapy can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.

The study investigated the effects of bee venom acupuncture therapy on hair follicle growth in C57BL/6N mice. It found that a 0.2 ml dose of bee venom acupuncture resulted in more significant hair follicle growth compared to a 0.1 ml dose and a control group. Microscopic analysis showed that treated groups reached more advanced phases of the hair growth cycle. Immunohistochemical observations revealed increased expression of growth factors and receptors, such as fibroblast growth factor and epidermal growth factor, in the 0.2 ml treated group. The study concluded that bee venom acupuncture therapy enhanced the expression of various factors associated with the hair growth cycle, suggesting its potential applicability in treating hair loss.

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