TLDR Daily use of CBD-rich hemp oil significantly increased hair growth in people with hair loss.
A study involving 35 subjects (28 men and 7 women) with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) found that daily topical application of a CBD-rich hemp oil resulted in a significant 93.5% increase in nonvellus hair after 6 months, with men and the vertex area showing slightly better results. The study suggested that CBD likely functions as a CB1 receptor antagonist and may also involve Wnt signaling, contributing to hair regrowth. No adverse effects were reported, and the results were comparable to those of finasteride and 5% minoxidil, indicating potential for synergistic use with these treatments.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can either reduce inflammation and not affect hair growth at low levels or inhibit hair growth at high levels.
142 citations,
March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
43 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
37 citations,
February 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” AGA more common in men, increases with age, linked to family history, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking.
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” 58% of men aged 30-50 have hair loss, with severity increasing with age.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Certain cannabinoids may help increase hair growth and could be useful for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Hemp-derived cannabinoids can benefit skin and hair without causing a high.
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
