January 2010 in “Xiandai yaowu yu linchuang” In this mouse study, Yangxue Shengfa Capsules were associated with promoted hair growth by increasing VEGF levels, hair follicle number, and skin blood vessels.
January 2010 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” This study found that Huoxue Bushen Mixture increased VEGF expression and the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting it may promote hair growth compared to control treatments in rats.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the use of Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro models for studying hair growth modulators, emphasizing their role in aiding the development of new hair treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This meta-analysis found that traditional Chinese medicine may be an effective and safe adjuvant therapy for androgenetic alopecia, improving efficacy rates and symptom scores compared to conventional medicine.