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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The "Two-Cell Assemblage" assay is a new, simple method to identify substances that may promote hair growth.
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September 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Gardenia florida fruit extract may help hair grow and needs more research to understand how.
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.
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October 2001 in “Journal of Wood Science” Some extracts from woods and fungi can promote hair growth better than a known hair growth substance.
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
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