TLDR Ginseng may be beneficial for skin health and treating various skin conditions.
The review from May 12, 2017, focused on the therapeutic efficacy of ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng C. A. Mey., in dermatology. It highlighted ginsenosides as the primary active components responsible for ginseng's biological activities. The document discussed the use of ginseng in treating various dermatological conditions, including photoaging, wound healing, skin cancer, dermatitis, hair loss, alopecia, and cold hypersensitivity. Both experimental and clinical studies were reviewed to justify ginseng's application in these areas. The review emphasized ginseng's potential benefits beyond its well-known effects on immune, cardiovascular, sexual health, and cancer, suggesting its promising role in dermatological treatments.
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December 2016 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Panax ginseng might help with hair growth and has fewer side effects than synthetic treatments.
July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Ginsenoside Rg4 from ginseng may help hair growth by activating certain cell signals.
