Therapeutic Effect of Nepenthes Kampotiana Lecomte Ethanol Extract on Androgenic Alopecia through the Inhibition of Apoptosis and 5α-Reductase Activity
August 2023
TLDR Nepenthes kampotiana extract can potentially prevent hair loss and could be an effective treatment for common baldness.
The study investigates the potential of Nepenthes kampotiana Lecomte ethanol extract (Nk-EE) in treating androgenic alopecia, a common form of hair loss. The research found that Nk-EE promotes the proliferation of human follicle dermal papilla cells and inhibits cell death, suggesting its potential in preventing hair loss. In vivo experiments using androgenic areata models demonstrated that Nk-EE positively impacted various biomarkers such as hair-to-skin ratio, hair type frequency, and hair thickness. These findings suggest that Nk-EE could be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
