January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
August 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP can boost hair growth and thickness, especially in early stages of hair loss, but its effectiveness varies and there's no set method or treatment frequency. Stem cells also show promise for increasing hair density.
August 2018 Ajwain seed extract improved skin healing and hair growth in a mouse skin irritation model.
May 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers created a 3D-printed skin model that grew human hair when grafted onto mice by improving blood supply to the grafts.
October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Transplanted whisker follicles caused hair growth on the spine of mice.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome in South Indian women.
June 2014 in “Journal of biomedical research” Sargassum fusiforme extracts help promote hair growth.
May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The congress discussed using growth factors for hair treatments and a workshop focused on female hair loss.
Bitter melon leaves extract, especially at 10% concentration, promotes hair growth effectively.
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone can slow down the growth of certain hair follicle cells.
January 1974 in “Nippon Nōgei Kagakukaishi/Nihon Nougei Kagakkaishi” Applying L-methionine and L-serine to the skin promotes the most hair growth.
March 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special laser and growth serum can safely increase hair thickness and density in people with hair loss.
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.
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October 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.
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August 2000 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
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December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fetal wound healing changes with development, affecting inflammation and collagen, which may influence scarring.
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January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
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June 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
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December 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Helium-neon laser treatment can stimulate hair growth in mice.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” Peppermint oil can effectively promote hair growth without being toxic.
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December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
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September 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Small amounts of Vitamin D3 can boost hair growth, but too much can stop it.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
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February 2017 in “Phytomedicine” Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil effectively reduces hair growth and lightens underarm skin.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.