TLDR Ginseng may help improve skin health and treat various skin conditions.
The document reviewed experimental and clinical studies on the therapeutic efficacy of ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng, in dermatology. It highlighted ginseng's health-promoting effects against various diseases, including its potential benefits for skin conditions such as photoaging, wound healing, skin cancer, dermatitis, hair loss, alopecia, and cold hypersensitivity. Ginsenosides, the active compounds in ginseng, were proposed to be responsible for these beneficial effects.
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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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
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October 2023 in “Molecules” Plant-derived PDRN from ginseng roots effectively heals skin and improves its barrier.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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November 2016 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Ginseng may be beneficial for skin health and treating various skin conditions.