TLDR Melatonin helps hair grow.
The study titled "Influence of melatonin on hair growth," published in the International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology in 2008, investigated the effects of melatonin on hair growth. The research, led by Li Zihai, concluded that melatonin positively influenced hair growth. The findings suggested that melatonin could be a potential therapeutic agent for treating hair loss conditions. The study provided a foundation for further research into the mechanisms by which melatonin affects hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
