November 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” In this murine study, researchers found that topical treatment with Philippine stingless bee propolis increased folliculogenesis, epidermal thickness, and melanogenesis, but not hair length, potentially supporting hair follicle regeneration and melanocyte function in chemotherapy-induced alopecia models.
June 2021 in “Current Biochemistry” This study determined that a 6.25% concentration of propolis effectively inhibits the growth of dandruff-causing bacteria, with effectiveness values of 223.52% and 99.59% compared to ketoconazole and another propolis extract, respectively.
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October 2022 in “Jikken Dobutsu” This study found that Philippines stingless bee propolis extract promotes hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and stimulating hair follicle development.
March 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Philippine stingless bee propolis may promote hair growth and fight cancer.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
