Decoction and Fermentation of Selected Medicinal Herbs Promote Hair Regrowth by Inducing Hair Follicle Growth in Conjunction with Wnt Signaling

    Sung Kyu Jang, Seung Tae Kim, Do Ik Lee … Seong Soo Joo
    Studysummary In this study, fermented herbal extracts promoted hair growth and activated Wnt signaling more effectively than nonfermented extracts in mice, suggesting potential benefits for hair regrowth.
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