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GlossaryNerve Growth Factor (NGF)

protein promoting nerve cell growth and survival

Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells, including those in the brain. It is essential for the development of the nervous system and has been studied for its potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases and promoting hair growth by supporting the health of hair follicles.

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research Epithelial Growth Control by Neurotrophins: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle

99 citations , January 2004 in “Progress in brain research”

Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.

research Research Progress on the Role of Peripheral Nerves in Wound Healing

September 2025 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)”

Peripheral nerves are essential for skin wound healing and future treatments could improve by focusing on nerve and blood vessel regeneration.

research Hair Growth Inhibition by Psychoemotional Stress: A Mouse Model for Neural Mechanisms in Hair Growth Control

127 citations , December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.

research Hair Casts

March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.

research Neuroimmunoendocrine Circuitry of the Brain-Skin Connection

293 citations , November 2005 in “Trends in Immunology”

Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.

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