28 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
24 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.
23 citations,
January 2016 in “Theranostics” Minoxidil-coated microbubbles with sonication effectively enhance hair growth.
22 citations,
July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
21 citations,
March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
20 citations,
September 2015 in “Protein expression and purification” Scientists made safflower seeds produce a human growth factor that could help with hair growth and wound healing.
18 citations,
October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
17 citations,
August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can either reduce inflammation and not affect hair growth at low levels or inhibit hair growth at high levels.
13 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Tiny natural vesicles from cells might help treat hair loss.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
13 citations,
January 2017 in “Molecules” Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
12 citations,
July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
12 citations,
March 2021 in “Molecules” Cedrol Nanoemulsion was found to be more effective at promoting hair growth than traditional treatments and had better bioavailability.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
12 citations,
March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
12 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
11 citations,
October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “RSC Advances” Cedrol cream is more effective and safe for promoting hair growth than traditional treatments.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
10 citations,
December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
9 citations,
December 2013 in “Toxicological Research” Chamaecyparis obtusa oil may help hair grow similarly to minoxidil by affecting certain growth markers and cell factors.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Rumex japonicus extract may promote hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil.
7 citations,
April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” BeauTop helps hair grow by increasing certain growth factors.
7 citations,
October 2000 in “Allergo Journal” Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
6 citations,
June 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
5 citations,
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.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Chronic stress in mice changes skin metabolism and gene expression, leading to hair loss.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.