December 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study found that polysaccharide extracts from ginseng, green tea, shiitake, and aloe vera effectively protected human follicle dermal papilla and keratinocyte cells by promoting cell proliferation or inhibiting apoptosis, suggesting potential for these extracts as ingredients in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals to prevent hair loss.
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.
December 2017 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” This study found that Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix has strong antioxidant activity and may reduce key factors involved in male hair loss in dermal papilla cells.
This study found that Polygonum multiflorum radix ethanol extract may promote melanin synthesis, potentially helping to turn gray hair back to black by enhancing antioxidant activity and increasing tyrosinase expression.
June 2016 in “한국디자인문화학회지” This study found that ultraviolet A rays damage all hair types, with stronger adverse effects on colored and permanently waved hair, suggesting the use of sunblock products for hair protection.
April 2016 in “한국고분자학회 학술대회 연구논문 초록집” December 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This review discusses the various biological activities of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) and its potential uses in cosmetics, food, and medicine, without reporting new clinical findings.
October 2015 in “Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life” This study found that oral administration of Curcuma longa L. extract in castrated rats with benign prostate hyperplasia reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, suggesting a potential anti-inflammatory effect.
August 2015 in “한국식품영양과학회 산업심포지움발표집” April 2015 in “한국고분자학회 학술대회 연구논문 초록집” April 2015 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.
In this study, applying Yeast Constituent Extract twice daily for six months significantly improved hair growth and increased growth factor contents in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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.
December 2013 in “대한기계학회 춘추학술대회” This research demonstrates that a temperature controllable medical chilling device using thermal electric cooling technology effectively maintains constant cell temperatures, potentially improving tissue viability during hair transplant procedures.
October 2013 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Poly-γ-glutamic acid may help reduce hair loss.
This study found that combining oral herbal composition with topical hair tonic in mice resulted in enhanced hair growth, improved blood antioxidant capacity, and reduced lipid peroxidation and triglyceride levels.
April 2012 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” October 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지” This study found that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy increased hair follicle growth and enhanced the expression of several growth factors in hair follicle cycles compared to a control group.
This study suggests bee venom acupuncture therapy may enhance hair follicle growth by increasing the expression of cytokines, enzymes, and receptors associated with the hair growth cycle.
October 2010 in “한국식품영양과학회 산업심포지움발표집” Fermented Liriope platyphylla helps hair grow in mice with hair loss.
February 2010 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집”
January 2010 in “대한한의학회지” In this study, Yikgeebohyul-tang promoted faster hair regrowth in C57BL6 mice, potentially linked to changes in cytokine levels and epidermal growth factor expression.
November 2009 in “한국분석과학회 학술대회”
August 2009 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집” Fermented Rhus Verniciflua Stokes Extract may help hair grow in cells and mice.
May 2009 in “고려인삼학회 학술대회”
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study, herbal extract mixtures applied to mice accelerated hair regrowth compared to a control group, suggesting potential hair-growing properties.
March 2023 in “Natural product sciences” This study demonstrated that Celtis choseniana Nakai may help alleviate androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair regrowth and activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling in both a mouse model and cultured human cells.
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September 2020 in “Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics/Journal of developmental & behavioral pediatrics” This case report describes a 4-year-old boy with autism and a rare condition causing precocious puberty, where treatment for hyperandrogenism unexpectedly intensified his aggressive behavior.
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February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.