Conductive Bio-Harvesting Tonic with an Anti-Dandruff Effect Enhances Hair Growth by Utilizing Naturally Generated Electric Energy During Human Activities

September 2024 in “ Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology ”

Jisun Kim, Yoonsuk Lee, Jungbum Kim, Chai Won Park, Hyeonhui Song, Jinkee Hong, Sangmin Lee, Won Hee Jung, Joo-Hyun Hong, Ki Hyun Kim, Wonhwa Lee

Conductive Bio-Harvesting Tonic CBT 6-pentyl-α-pyrone 6PP Trichoderma gamsii antifungal agent Malassezia alopecia hair follicle dermal papilla cells electric stimulation hair shaft length follicle counts hair follicle proliferation growth factors dandruff hair growth

TLDR The tonic boosts hair growth and fights dandruff using natural electric energy.

The study explores the effects of a Conductive Bio-Harvesting Tonic (CBT) that enhances hair growth by utilizing naturally generated electric energy during human activities, while also providing anti-dandruff benefits. The tonic includes 6-pentyl-α-pyrone (6PP), an antifungal agent effective against dandruff-associated Malassezia, which can influence alopecia. Testing on hair follicle dermal papilla cells and SKH1 mice showed that CBT significantly enhanced hair follicle proliferation and increased growth factors. The application of CBT, especially with electric stimulation, improved hair growth and follicle formation without adverse effects. The study concludes that CBT offers a promising, convenient approach for improving hair growth and addressing alopecia, though further human trials are needed to confirm these findings.

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