27 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Opophytum forskahlii seed oil may help with anti-aging and hair growth.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” Exosome therapy from treated stem cells may help reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth in alopecia.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
20 citations
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July 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Using micro-needling, low-level laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma together significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
61 citations
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June 2014 in “Scientific Reports” Wnt1a-conditioned medium from stem cells helps activate cells important for hair growth and can promote hair regrowth.
31 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.
22 citations
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December 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Baicalin helps hair grow by boosting certain cell activities and speeding up hair cycle in mice.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth, especially in a 5% solution, but requires continuous use.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” Platelet-rich plasma may improve healing and hair growth in cosmetic surgery but results vary.
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.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” PRP shows promise for improving healing and hair growth in cosmetic surgery but results can vary.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “Steroids” Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences” A mix of Panax ginseng and bee-pollen may help prevent prostate enlargement in rats.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
23 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Red LED light helps mouse hair grow by increasing growth factors from skin cells.
42 citations
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April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
25 citations
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Sildenafil, often used for erectile dysfunction, may help hair growth.