TLDR Licorice may help increase hair growth.
The study investigated the effects of licorice on VEGF protein synthesis and mRNA expression in human dermal papilla cells (DPCs). DPCs were treated with various concentrations of licorice for 72 hours, and results showed a significant increase in both VEGF protein levels and mRNA expression compared to controls. The findings suggested that licorice could stimulate VEGF production in DPCs, potentially playing a crucial role in promoting hair growth.
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