January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” The Abrus precatorius extract can effectively promote hair growth similar to standard treatments.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can cause hair loss by increasing oxidative stress, but antioxidants may help.
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June 2019 in “Aging” 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid promotes hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
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January 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Shorter daylight increases hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporine A promotes hair growth and prolongs the active growth phase in human hair follicles, but may work differently than in rodents.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
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April 2020 in “PloS one” Lack of Crif1 in hair follicle stem cells slows down hair growth in mice.
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June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reports” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth, especially after skin injury.
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May 2024 in “European journal of medical research” A special medium from stem cells significantly boosts hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Platelet lysate effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neuropeptides affect hair growth, with some speeding it up and others slowing it down.
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March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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July 1993 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Minoxidil enhances hair growth and preserves the root sheath in cultured follicles.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid may help promote hair growth.
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November 2024 in “Phytomedicine” Isoquercitrin helps hair grow by activating certain cell processes.
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August 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Irisin can promote hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The petroleum ether extract of Abrus precatorius leaf was found to promote hair growth effectively, similar to a common hair growth treatment.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” The treatment helped promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Rosemary extract may help hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NUL-5 may boost hair growth by improving hair follicle health and structure.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” USPlus® DERM may help hair growth and reduce hair loss.
August 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract can slow hair growth.
December 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” CTUMP's Herb shampoo promotes faster and denser hair growth.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Pilose antler extracts help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.