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April 2012 in “Asian-australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study found that applying deer antler extract to rat skin wounds enhanced hair growth and increased IGF-I expression, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.
January 2013 in “Journal of Siberian Medical Sciences” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia experienced higher treatment efficacy when using a combination of antler-based products "Pantogematogen" and "Chudopan" compared to other methods.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, applying deer antler velvet extract-loaded niosomes and microspicules serum to the scalp significantly improved hair growth, melanin content, and skin hydration over 14 to 30 days without causing skin irritation.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that deer antler aqueous extract may promote hair growth in mice by extending the anagen phase and increasing cell proliferation in the hair follicle region.
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This review highlights surprising similarities between hair follicles and antler units, suggesting that a comparative study of their biology could benefit understanding in both areas without presenting new empirical findings.