18 citations,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
16 citations,
January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The herbal cream was found to be a safe and effective alternative for hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “RSC Advances” Cedrol cream is more effective and safe for promoting hair growth than traditional treatments.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
9 citations,
July 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cholesterol-modified siRNAs targeting certain genes increased hair growth in mice.
9 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” The polyherbal oil with Eclipta alba, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, and Nardostachys jatamansi was found to be highly effective in promoting hair growth, better than minoxidil.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
2 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
2 citations,
December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Carrot extract in gel form may help hair grow better.
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
February 2024 in “Advanced Materials” OG6, a sugar-based material, can stimulate hair growth.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
30 citations,
February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
11 citations,
May 2022 in “Chinese medicine” Alpinetin helps grow hair by turning on hair stem cells and is safe for use.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Activating δ-opioid receptors can help hair grow.
162 citations,
August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adenosine helps human hair grow and prevents hair loss by targeting specific cells.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
31 citations,
September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
22 citations,
February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
13 citations,
September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
13 citations,
July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.