Health Benefits and Safety of Red Pigmented Rice (Oryza Sativa L.): In Vitro, Cellular, and In Vivo Activities for Hair Growth Promoting Treatment

November 2022 in “ Cosmetics ”

Natthawut Thitipramote, Supapong Imsonpang, Passanesh Sukphopetch, Prinyaporn Pradmeeteekul, Junniphaphorn Nimkamnerd, Witayapan Nantitanon, Wantida Chaiyana

red pigmented rice Oryza sativa Sang-Yod Mun-Poo 5α-reductase inhibition androgenic alopecia dihydrotestosterone hair matrix cells hair growth C3H mice skin irritation red rice black rice SY MP 5-alpha-reductase inhibition DHT hair cells mice

Studysummary This study observed that SY red pericarp rice extract promotes hair growth, inhibits 5α-reductase, and enhances hair regeneration in mice, with the extract being safe from cytotoxicity and irritation, indicating its potential as a natural hair growth promoter.

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