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.
60 citations,
December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
23 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Red LED light helps mouse hair grow by increasing growth factors from skin cells.
23 citations,
December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
13 citations,
July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
92 citations,
September 2019 in “ACS nano” A wearable device using electric stimulation can significantly improve hair growth.
73 citations,
May 2010 in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” Zizyphus jujuba essential oil can promote hair growth.
47 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
17 citations,
December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “RSC Advances” Cedrol cream is more effective and safe for promoting hair growth than traditional treatments.
2 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Shampoos with more than 0.6% of cationic minoxidil particles can promote hair growth.
1 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Reflectance spectroscopy can noninvasively track hair growth stages by measuring skin reflectance and melanin changes.
47 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
32 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.
September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyunsaturated fatty acids, like arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of natural pharmaceuticals” Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
24 citations,
January 2003 in “Drug Delivery” Minoxidil-containing vesicles improve hair growth.
7 citations,
July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The microneedle device with rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice.
September 2023 in “Scientific reports” Segmental hair analysis can track testosterone over time but needs adjustments for sex, hair color, and washing frequency.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
63 citations,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
59 citations,
August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, helps hair grow by increasing blood flow and energy to hair roots.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
16 citations,
January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The herbal cream was found to be a safe and effective alternative for hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
11 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Adding human fat-derived stem cells to hair follicle grafts greatly increases hair growth.
10 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.