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April 2019 in “Journal of Analytical Science and Technology” In this study, hydrolysates of lactic acid bacteria were found to enhance hair growth in C57BL/6 male mice more effectively than 5% minoxidil.
192 citations
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March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil significantly increases VEGF mRNA and protein expression in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a role in enhancing hair follicle vascularization in androgenetic alopecia.
105 citations
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December 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that dermal papilla cells in human hair follicles exhibit stronger expression of VEGF mRNA and protein compared to other follicular cells, suggesting their key role in angiogenic processes related to hair growth.
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June 2002 in “Biomaterials” This study found that controlled release of VEGF via a collagen hydrogel promoted hair follicle growth and cell proliferation in mice more effectively than free VEGF injections.
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July 2009 in “Fitoterapia” This study found that C. obtusa oils promoted hair growth in shaved mice and increased the expression of a hair growth regulator, VEGF, in a cell line.