August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract and its component, ganoderic acid A, may effectively prevent hair loss.
Ganoderma Lucidum extract and ganoderic acid A can help prevent hair loss.
192 citations,
March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
100 citations,
November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lab-made tissues from dog fat stem cells can help grow hair by releasing a growth factor.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Growth factor treatments are increasingly used in medicine but require more research to fully understand their mechanisms.
Recombinant human growth hormone helps burn wounds heal faster by increasing blood vessel growth.
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January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
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July 2009 in “Fitoterapia” Essential oils from Chamaecyparis obtusa may help hair grow by increasing a growth-related gene.
47 citations,
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
21 citations,
January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
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June 2015 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Burns and trauma” Tiny particles from 3D-grown skin cells speed up wound healing by promoting blood vessel growth.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
45 citations,
October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
18 citations,
March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
11 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” M2 macrophages help hair regrowth in wounds by making growth factors.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth treatment results vary because each patient's platelets release different levels of growth factors.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Growth factors and microneedle therapy increase hair density in women with hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
6 citations,
June 2017 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Rosa multiflora root extracts may help promote hair growth and have anti-aging benefits.
70 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
12 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
30 citations,
October 2013 in “BMC dermatology” VEGF gel increases hair growth but may have potential toxicity.
January 2023 in “International journal of research publications” Rice bran oil works as well as 2% minoxidil to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.