October 2022 in “Asian journal of healthy and science” Mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract at 20% concentration significantly promotes hair growth in male rabbits.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
219 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
157 citations,
April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
113 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
87 citations,
January 2016 in “Development” Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.
68 citations,
March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
60 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
49 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.
37 citations,
January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
32 citations,
May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
30 citations,
April 2017 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
26 citations,
November 2016 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
26 citations,
July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
25 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng boost hair growth like minoxidil.
20 citations,
November 2019 in “Stem Cells” Hes1 protein is important for hair growth and regeneration, and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
13 citations,
October 2017 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth by blocking a specific cell signaling pathway.
12 citations,
January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Norgalanthamine from Crinum asiaticum may help hair grow.
11 citations,
April 2020 in “Life sciences” Pantothenic acid helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell signals.
10 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
9 citations,
June 2021 in “Nutrients” Fisetin in fruits and vegetables helps hair growth in mice.
7 citations,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” IL-36α helps grow new hair follicles and speeds up wound healing.
4 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Implant safely and effectively treats hair loss.