This study found that the waterextract of CacumenPlatycladi promotes hair growth and follicle development in mice, possibly by influencing dermal papilla cells through the Akt/GSK3β/β-Catenin signaling pathway.
This source discusses androgenetic alopecia, noting that male patients may transition from topical minoxidil to its systemic form or from finasteride to dutasteride for potentially better results, while female patients might require extensive lab testing to identify hyperandrogenism due to environmental triggers.
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology”
This study found that CacumenPlatycladi volatile oil promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhances hair growth in mice, outperforming minoxidil and showing no obvious cytotoxic effects.
This study reported that CacumenPlatycladiextract significantly reduced hair loss and increased hair density in a 12-week clinical trial, suggesting it may be a safe and effective natural treatment.
Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.
A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.