The Experimental Study on the Effect of Herbal Extracts on Hair Growth and Acne

    January 2006 in “ The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology ”
    Youngsun Oh, Sek-Seun Roh, Min-Suck Oh
    Image of study
    TLDR Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
    In the 2006 study, the effects of four herbal extracts—Rubus coreanum, Acorus calamus, Morus alba, and Rehmannia glutinosa—were tested on hair growth and acne. The study found that Rubus coreanum extract significantly promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice by inducing an earlier anagen phase in the hair cycle, but did not affect dermal papilla cell growth, mouse vibrissae follicle growth in vitro, 5α-reductase enzyme activity, or mRNA levels of growth factors. Acorus calamus extract had a weaker hair growth effect, while Morus alba and Rehmannia glutinosa had no effect. None of the extracts showed antibacterial properties against skin pathogens. The study concluded that while Rubus coreanum may promote hair growth, it does not do so through the mechanisms tested, and none of the extracts were effective against acne-related bacteria.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 29 results

      community Scalp Massages: Has Anyone Found Any Success With This?

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp massages may help with hair loss, but results require significant time and effort, and benefits stop when massages stop. Some users combine massages with topical minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community What Hinders the Absorption of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.

      community I got an idea to cure baldness but i need your help

      in Satire  94 upvotes 2 years ago
      User suggests finding unknown baldness cure by applying random items on scalp and reporting results after 6 months. Various users humorously agree to try different substances, including whale sperm and hydrochloric acid.

      community Buzzed my hair today. Raised my confidence a lot.

      in Shaved/buzzed  428 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.

    Related Research

    14 / 14 results