How Cannabidiol Supports Hair Growth: From Epigenetics to the Scalp Microbiome

November 2025 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

I Kamholtz, SI Gaumond, R. Aggarwal, Jj Jimenez, I Kamholtz, SI Gaumond, R. Aggarwal, Jj Jimenez

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cannabidiol CBD CB1 receptor TRPV1 receptor keratinocyte proliferation stem cell migration anti-inflammatory responses anagen phase catagen phase TGF-β IL-10 Wnt/β-catenin signaling DNMT1 histone marks microRNAs scalp microbiome pathogenic bacteria sebum production immune privilege

Studysummary CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.

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