In this study using female mice, researchers observed that topical application of 20% whale oil was more effective in promoting hair growth compared to a standard 3% minoxidil solution, with additional findings suggesting reduced stress- and inflammation-related responses with whale oil.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that combining minoxidil with ginsenosides Rg3 in a novel delivery system improved hair growth by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in androgen alopecia treatments.
March 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth in mice compared to commercial minoxidil and rosemary extract, demonstrating improved delivery and follicular uptake.
February 2024 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth rate in C57BL/6 mice compared to traditional minoxidil, suggesting enhanced effectiveness and potential as a new formulation.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study found that Nephelium lappaceum extract restored hair growth more effectively than finasteride in mice with testosterone-inhibited hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical for hair growth.
January 2024 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” Miliacin helps extend the hair growth phase in mice with hair loss.
In this study, a nanoemulsion containing Lavender, Peppermint, and Rosemary oils significantly promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing effects comparable to 2% minoxidil, following formula optimization and ex vivo skin permeation testing.
June 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” In this study, the alcoholic extract DN106212 from Centipeda minima was shown to be more effective in promoting hair growth in C57BL/6 mice compared to dimethyl sulfoxide and tofacitinib, suggesting its potential as a natural hair growth agent.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” This study suggests that a mixture of Chrysanthemum zawadskii, peppermint, and Glycyrrhiza glabra promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss markers in testosterone-treated cells and mice.
December 2021 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” This study observed that toothpaste and its active constituents promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting their potential for hair growth applications.
December 2019 in “한국동물매개심리치료학회지” In this study, nut extract promoted hair growth most effectively in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting it may be a beneficial natural treatment for hair loss.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, N-MXD (minoxidil nanoparticles) was shown to deliver more drug into hair bulbs and enhance IGF-1 and VEGF levels more effectively than commercial formulations, resulting in higher therapeutic efficiency for hair growth in C57BL/6 mice.
This study found that the Biofield Energy Treated mixture of herbal extracts may enhance hair growth and melanogenesis in mice compared to an untreated version.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that topical application of a Biofield Energy Healing-treated mixture of herbal extracts in mice increased hair growth and melanogenesis compared to untreated extracts.
This study found that Biofield Energy Healing Treatment on a herbal mixture increased hair growth and melanogenesis in mice compared to an untreated group.
This study found that topical application of Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract significantly increased hair density and thickness in a mouse alopecia model and enhanced expression of growth-related genes.
This study found that the 100% herbal complex extract, including Houttuynia cordata, significantly stimulated hair growth and increased hair density and weight in C57BL/6 mice, comparable to minoxidil treatment.
March 2015 in “Daehan boncho haghoeji/Daehan bonchohak hoeji” This study found that HET extract increased dorsal hair density and VEGF protein expression in a hair growth animal model suggesting its potential efficacy for alopecia treatment.
January 2015 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that sandalwood oil significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and expression of hair growth-promoting factors in mice, suggesting its potential role in enhancing hair growth markers.
April 2014 in “동의생리병리학회지” This study found that Samhwang-Sasimtang herbal extract may enhance hair growth in mice, as indicated by increased hair follicle activity and reduced growth inhibition factors compared to a control.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that sandalwood oil, like 3% minoxidil, significantly promoted hair growth and maintained the anagen phase in a C57BL/6 mouse model of alopecia.
This study found that 5% Adenophora Radix extract stimulated more hair follicles and shafts in a mouse model, suggesting potential as a hair loss prevention cosmetic.
September 2011 in “대한미용학회지” In this study, topical application of 5% bear oil on C57BL/6 mice accelerated hair regrowth and increased hair follicle depth and size more than 2% bear oil, minoxidil, or ethanol.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, aralia continentalis extract was observed to promote hair follicle development in mice through anagen progression, with the low dose being more effective than the high dose.
December 2010 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that Polygoni multiflori Radix water extracts stimulated hair growth and hair follicle development in mice, suggesting it may be safer than minoxidil.
October 2010 in “한국식품영양과학회 산업심포지움발표집” Fermented Liriope platyphylla helps hair grow in mice with hair loss.
This study found that 3% rosemary oil effectively stimulated hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, with results comparable to 3% minoxidil, showing faster regrowth and increased hair follicle number and depth.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that topical application of Korean ginseng berry promoted hair follicle development in mice, with a lower dose proving more effective than a higher dose.
This study found that rosemary oil significantly increased enzyme activities and IGF-1 mRNA expression related to hair growth in the skin of C57BL/6 mice.