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

Studysummary In this in-vitro study on human hair follicle cultures, researchers reported that the HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX significantly enhanced hair bulb growth and dermal papilla regeneration compared to other treatments, suggesting a potential new approach for managing hair loss and promoting growth.

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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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