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June 2017 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” This study found that Puerariae Radix ethanol extracts increased the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells via ERK and Akt phosphorylation, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
February 2019 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” In this study, the ethanol extract of Puerariae Radix was found to promote proliferation and ERK activation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting its potential as a new cosmetic ingredient.
January 2018 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study found that water extract of Puerariae Radix may promote hair growth by increasing the mRNA expression levels of hair growth-related genes in human dermal papilla cells, unlike the juice extract.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study demonstrates that Puerariae Lobatae Radix may regulate skin lipid metabolism by inhibiting sebaceous gland growth and reducing triglyceride secretion, highlighting its therapeutic potential for sebaceous gland-related conditions.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” This article reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential uses of plant materials, but reports no new clinical results.