Effectiveness of a Novel Compound Hair and Scalp Complex on Hair Follicle Regeneration

January 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”

Greta Ferruggia, Martina Contino, Massimo Zimbone, Maria Violetta Brundo

hair follicle regeneration plant-derived nanovesicles exosomes stem cells colostrum HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX growth factors cytokines bovine colostrum GF20 dermal papilla cells anagen phase telogen phase hair growth stem cell exosomes colostrum exosomes hair cycle

TLDR HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX may help treat hair loss by stimulating hair growth and restarting the hair cycle.

The study tested the effects of various substances on hair follicle growth using follicles from 10 healthy male individuals. The substances tested included plant-derived nanovesicles, exosomes from stem cells, and exosomes from colostrum. A new compound called HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX, created by adding exosomes isolated from colostrum to a mixture of growth factors and cytokines purified from bovine colostrum (GF20), showed a significant increase in hair follicle growth and the number of dermal papilla cells. The study concluded that HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX could be a potential treatment for hair loss due to its ability to stimulate the anagen phase of the hair cycle and reduce the telogen phase, thereby restarting the entire hair cycle.

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