April 2014 in “동의생리병리학회지” Samhwang-Sasimtang extract promotes hair growth and has strong antioxidant properties.
The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but can irritate eyes.
December 2013 in “대한피부미용학회지” Wheat sprout extract (fr. 5) promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
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.
Ginseng extract promoted hair growth in mice and improved local blood flow.
Oregano extract can promote hair growth and has antioxidant benefits without being toxic.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Aralia continentalis root extract may help with hair growth.
Fermented Cornus officinalis can help hair growth.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Curcuma anti-acne gel effectively reduces acne symptoms.
January 2010 in “대한한의학회지” Yikgeebohyul-tang promotes hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
December 2007 in “한국미용학회지” The complex oriental medicine extract was as effective as minoxidil for hair regrowth in mice without adverse effects.
December 2007 in “한국미용학회지” Peppermint and rosemary oil mixture promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil and has antibacterial effects.
April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Saengbal-eum promotes hair growth similarly to Minoxidil and could be used for alopecia treatment.
Red ginseng extract (GS-E3D) may promote hair growth and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
68 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 protects human hair follicles from oxidative stress and helps prevent hair growth inhibition.
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
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September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Researchers created hair-inducing human cell clusters using a 3D culture method.
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November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
7 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of comparative pathology” CD8+ T cells play a key role in graft-versus-host disease in certain mice models.
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April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” mTORC1 activity is important for hair growth and color, and targeting it could help treat hair loss and greying.
71 citations,
June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” The p53 protein helps control hair follicle shrinking by promoting cell death in mice.
13 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
7 citations,
July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
6 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Activin A is important for creating new hair follicles.