85 citations,
April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
36 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
November 2018 in “Journal of investigative dermatology, venereology and cosmetology” Biofield Energy Treatment, specifically The Trivedi Effect®, can potentially enhance hair growth by increasing the growth activity of human dermal papilla cells.
61 citations,
July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
25 citations,
January 2011 in “Pharmacognosy magazine” Nardostachys jatamansi DC compounds help promote hair growth.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
30 citations,
December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” Peppermint oil can effectively promote hair growth without being toxic.
9 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B-biology” A hair-growth formula with cystine and thiamin helps protect skin cells against UV damage and improves their growth.
5 citations,
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Pakis Gajah (Angiopteris evecta) water extract may promote hair growth in rabbits, but more research is needed for human use.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” The combination of virgin coconut oil and rice bran oil in the FIII formula promoted hair growth effectively.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” Candlenut oil hair tonic helps mice grow hair, with higher oil concentration giving better results.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Wrightia tinctoria extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
November 2022 in “Journal of Advances in Pharmacy Practices” The 5% terentang stem bark extract significantly increased hair growth in male rabbits.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Some plants can promote hair growth and are becoming more popular due to fewer side effects.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially improve hair regeneration by increasing follicular gene expression and hair growth activity.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
120 citations,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
22 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Erica multiflora plant extract can help hair grow by stimulating growth-related cells and triggering hair cycle changes.
3 citations,
July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” Herbal hair gel with fenugreek seed extract was found to increase hair growth.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
2 citations,
July 2009 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix with chickpea, holy basil, and nut grass extracts grew rat hair well, similar to a common hair growth drug.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Blumea eriantha DC extract shows strong potential for promoting hair growth.
34 citations,
May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Dieckol from Ecklonia cava may help hair growth and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
34 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
27 citations,
May 2017 in “Marine Drugs” Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
21 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Costunolide helps human hair cells grow and can stimulate hair growth in mice.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
17 citations,
August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.