April 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study observed that the herbal extract WJWE promoted hair growth and protected hair follicle cells in a DHT-induced murine model of androgenetic alopecia, potentially by engaging the SIRT1/JNK/p38 MAPK and Wnt5A/β-Catenin signaling pathways.
March 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study used human stem cell-derived skin organoids to model EV-A71 infection, revealing that various skin cell types are susceptible to the virus and identifying a potential drug target and replication inhibitor, suggesting its utility for studying skin infectious diseases and drug screening.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in lipid composition between grey and black hair follicles in women with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls, suggesting these lipids may contribute to the production of grey hair and may offer targets for anti-grey-hair treatments.
February 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that extracts from heterotropic cultures of Scenedesmus deserticola JD052 enhanced hair-inductive properties in human dermal papilla cells more effectively than photoautotrophic extracts, likely through activation of AKT/β-catenin signaling, despite similar loliolide content.
November 2024 in “Plants” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Buebang 3 CMU may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss more effectively than minoxidil by enhancing bioactive compounds and activating key signaling pathways.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified key proteins, FKBP10 and FBN2, that promote the growth cycle of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats, with higher expression in the anagen phase, offering insights into mechanisms potentially enhancing cashmere yield and quality.
This study reports that Hair RiseTM microemulsion, made from plant extracts, significantly enhanced hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth signaling pathways, suggesting it as a plant-based alternative for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
February 2024 in “Heliyon” In this study, AGA patients exhibited distinct lipidomic profiles and higher metabolic syndrome prevalence compared to controls, with certain lipids correlated to key AGA-related factors like DHT, PGD2, and TGF-β1.
January 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” In this study, researchers identified eight compounds in Suaeda glauca and reported that its extract may improve hair loss by affecting VEGF, IGF-1 expression, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, especially compound 4, in human cell models.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
December 2023 in “Redox biology” In this study, DMC selectively eliminated senescent cells in old mice, prevented hair loss, improved motor coordination, and reduced senescence-associated secretory factors, suggesting its potential as a senolytic treatment.
In this study, the SFE-4 extract from coffee pulp demonstrated potential effects for treating androgenetic alopecia by enhancing cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth pathways in vitro, using human hair follicle dermal papilla and prostate cancer cells.
November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study on Sdr16c5/Sdr16c6-null mice found that inactivating these genes significantly increased Meibomian gland secretions and altered lipid profiles but had a subtle impact on sebogenesis, suggesting the genes control a bifurcation point in meibogenesis pathways.
May 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, Allium macrostemon Bunge extract was found to promote hair regrowth in a testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia mouse model by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and boosting hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and growth factor expression.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Lepidium sativum seed extract showed potential in treating alopecia in rats by reducing 5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone levels and improving hair length compared to minoxidil.
This research reports that transglucosylation significantly improved the water solubility of baicalin through the synthesis of baicalin glucosides, with BG1 and BG2 showing enhanced solubility and potential biological activity similar to baicalin in antioxidant and anti-glycation assays.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reported that Tianma Gouteng decoction improved hair follicle regeneration in mice and identified its potential mechanism, primarily involving the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, through a combination of network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation.
October 2022 in “Legume Research” This study developed a protocol for callus induction and found that certain hormone concentrations enhance the production of flavonoids, phenols, and terpenes in Bituminaria bituminosa.
February 2023 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, Caizhixuan hair tonic was found to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia mice by regulating the PI3K/Akt and apoptosis pathways.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that in male rats, chronic finasteride treatment reduced allopregnanolone levels, which, upon drug withdrawal, correlated with increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and altered neurotransmitter levels.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Biology and P” This study found that finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia significantly increased certain plasma polyamine levels over three years, but did not alter polyamine levels in urine.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study found that the acyl-CoA binding protein is essential for the production of very long chain free fatty acids in the stratum corneum and maintaining normal epidermal barrier function in mice.
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February 2018 in “Cell transplantation” This study found that the water extract of Cinnamomum osmophloeum Kanehira leaves enhanced hair growth in vitro and in a mouse model, suggesting potential use for treating hair loss.
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April 2018 in “Biology of reproduction” This study concluded that dietary changes alter serum progesterone and estradiol levels in late gestation ewes, likely due to metabolism rather than changes in placental steroid synthesis.
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December 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that phenolic compounds from Quercus acutissima, particularly casuarinin, showed strong antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiacne effects in mouse macrophage cells, suggesting potential therapeutic candidates for acne.
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January 2023 in “Agronomy” This research reported that KDML105 bran extract demonstrated antioxidant activities, reduced nitric oxide production, and influenced gene expression related to the hair cycle in cultured dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential as an anti-hair loss agent by supporting the anagen phase and angiogenesis.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Carthamus caeruleus root juice exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects by stabilizing human erythrocyte membranes and inhibiting albumin denaturation, as well as showing potential inhibition of COX-2 through in silico analysis; however, further research is needed to confirm efficacy and mechanisms.