44 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
41 citations,
July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
39 citations,
December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
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.
26 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
14 citations,
December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
12 citations,
April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The lotion with N1-methylspermidine and Sandalore® effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
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.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Liposomal cepharanthine lotion speeds up hair growth in men with early balding.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
Minoxidil nanoliposomes boost hair growth and reduce scalp bacteria better than regular minoxidil.
September 2023 in “Journal of microbiology and biotechnology” A type of collagen helps hair grow by boosting cell growth and activating a specific hair growth pathway.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
17 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Synthetic ceramides may help hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
March 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” PRP helps hair regrowth and thickness.
13 citations,
September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
12 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
June 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Nourkrin® Woman with Marilex® improves hair growth, appearance, and confidence in women with hair loss.
Nanoparticles with caffeine can be used for slow, continuous hair growth stimulation.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Chiang Mai University Journal” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
August 2013 in “Han'gug saengmul gonghag hoeji/KSBB journal” Apple 'Hirosaki' callus extracts may improve wrinkles, stimulate hair growth, and have anti-inflammatory effects for use in cosmetics.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with menthol grew longer hair, but both formulas had similar overall hair growth.
Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.