Application of a Novel Ingredient Blend Promotes Hair Growth by Modulating Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling, DP Inductivity, and Boosting Elastin Expression in Healthy Human Scalp Hair Follicles Ex Vivo

    June 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Ilaria Piccini, Ioanna Papasideri, Thomas Rouillé … Felipe Jimenez
    Studysummary This study reports that a novel multi-compound Blend, tested on ex vivo human hair follicles, promotes hair growth by enhancing elastin deposition and dermal papilla inductivity more effectively than isopropyl cloprostenate, suggesting benefits through elastogenesis and modulation of Wnt signaling.
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