In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.
This review outlines the potential of bioceramics to promote hair follicle regeneration and highlights their innovative applications for treating hair loss, emphasizing their capacity to enhance hair regrowth by releasing bioactive ions that support skin tissue repair.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies”
This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hairgrowth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
This study formulated and evaluated herbal hair oils using traditional medicinal plants known for their nourishing and growth-promoting properties, finding that comprehensive evaluation is crucial for the standardization and scientific validation of these products as safe alternatives to synthetic hair care options.
TDM-105795 showed promisinghairgrowth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
Hair loss involves more than just DHT, with genetic factors like TRPS affecting hair follicles. Treatments such as Amplifica's AMP-601 and AMP-303 target stem cells for potential hairgrowth solutions.
ET-02, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results with a 6-fold increase in hair count, potentially outperforming minoxidil by activating stem cells in hair follicles. Further trials are ongoing to confirm its efficacy and safety, with potential market release in the future.
PP405 is a promisinghair loss treatment that may outperform minoxidil and finasteride by reviving dormant follicles and promoting significant regrowth. Results from ongoing trials are awaited, with a potential market release between 2028-2030.
A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hairgrowth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.
Low vitamin D is linked with some types of hair loss, especially alopecia areata, but there is no good evidence that supplements help hair unless you are deficient. Ask a doctor about a blood test before you supplement.
Sham-controlled trials (e.g. Jimenez et al. 2014) report modest gains in hair counts over 16–26 weeks; many trials were small and short. Home devices are FDA-cleared, not FDA-approved.
Does caffeine stimulate hairgrowth or only slow hair loss?Caffeine stimulates hair follicles in laboratory cultures, and one open-label trial in 210 men found a 0.2% caffeine topical non-inferior to minoxidil 5% on an anagen-ratio endpoint. A 2025 systematic review found only a few small controlled trials, mostly rated low or very low quality, and none in alopecia areata.
Does lavender promote hairgrowth or just soothe an irritated scalp?A 2016 study found more hair growth in mice treated with lavender oil, but no trial has tested lavender alone for hair loss in people. Lavender oil can cause skin allergy, and case reports link lavender products to breast growth in children.
Does dexpanthenol promote hairgrowth?Dexpanthenol mainly helps skin and hair hold moisture. No controlled trial has shown that it promotes hair growth.