Proanthocyanidins from Grape Seeds Promote Proliferation of Mouse Hair Follicle Cells In Vitro and Convert Hair Cycle In Vivo

    October 1998 in “ Acta dermato-venereologica ”
    Tomoya Takahashi, Toshikazu Kamiya, Yoshiharu Yokoo
    Studysummary This study found that proanthocyanidins from grape seeds significantly promote hair follicle cell proliferation and hair cycle transition in mice, suggesting their potential as hair growth agents.
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