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March 2022 in “Applied sciences” Lespedeza bicolor extract promotes hair growth and increases hair follicle cell growth, potentially making it a better treatment than minoxidil.
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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.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
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December 2023 in “PubMed” Both single-spin and double-spin PRP methods effectively treat hair loss, with single-spin slightly increasing platelet count more.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
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March 2009 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Manipulating EGFR signaling may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
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