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January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Kartogenin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and extending the hair growth phase.
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Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Rosehip Seed Oil may help hair grow by activating important growth pathways and increasing hair follicle size in mice.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
May 2018 in “International journal of cell science & molecular biology” Early anti-aging hair treatments should focus on anti-inflammatory agents and promoting healthy hair growth cycles.
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Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” The method is effective for evaluating hair loss treatments quickly and affordably.
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February 2017 in “PubMed” The supplement may help hair growth and is safe, but more research is needed.
March 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” New treatment using engineered nanovesicles in hydrogel improves hair growth by repairing hair follicle cells in a mouse model of hair loss.