Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Kesh Kanti Expert Oil Are Mediated Through Keratinocyte Proliferation and Modulation in Follicular Microenvironment

November 2025 in “ Pharmacological Research - Natural Products ”

Acharya Balkrishna, Pratibha Singh, Sonam Sharma, Yash Varshney, Sudeep Verma, Sandeep Sinha, Rishabh Dev, Anurag Varshney

Kesh Kanti Expert Oil keratinocyte proliferation follicular microenvironment anagen phase hair shaft thickening UV-B radiation sodium lauryl sulfate oxidative stress hair dermal papilla cells KKEO

TLDR Kesh Kanti Expert Oil promotes hair growth and protects hair health.

The study on Kesh Kanti Expert Oil (KKEO) reveals its potential in promoting hair growth by enhancing keratinocyte proliferation and altering the follicular microenvironment. KKEO boosts gene expression linked to the anagen phase and hair shaft thickening, aiding in hair follicle stability during anagen induction. Additionally, it offers protection against UV-B radiation, sodium lauryl sulfate, and oxidative stress, which are detrimental to hair health. The research utilized human keratinocyte and hair dermal papilla cells, indicating KKEO's promise for hair growth and protection.

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