October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many women's hair growth products contain harmful ingredients, but eco-friendly options are available.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Kojyl cinnamate ester derivatives can promote hair growth by increasing adiponectin production in fat tissues.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural plant-based hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes.
October 2025 in “Phytochemistry Letters”
The natural compound VB-1, found in a Chinese herb, can promote hair growth by boosting cell activity in human skin cells.
November 2009 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” The composition helps hair growth and prevents baldness.
57 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Improving the environment and cell interactions is key for creating human hair in the lab.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” Alpinia calcarata, Alpinia galanga, and Alpinia zerumbet have potential health benefits, including fiber, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cardiovascular properties.
Procyanidins and phosphatidic acids help promote hair growth.
61 citations
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June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
34 citations
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Chinese Medicine” Berberine delivery systems improve wound healing by enhancing bioavailability, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration.
1 citations
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August 2021 Biomimetic dermal papilla spheres can help regenerate hair to some extent.
November 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” The herbal hair oil significantly promotes hair growth.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Natural Product Communications” A mix of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and alpha-terpineol helps mice grow hair by increasing growth factors and cell growth.
61 citations
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Activating δ-opioid receptors can help hair grow.
69 citations
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October 2014 in “Stem Cells” PDGF-D boosts stem cell growth and movement, enhancing hair regeneration.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Peperomia pellucida extract promotes hair growth, boosts male libido and fertility, and protects kidney cells.
Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2014 Crataegus pinnatifida extract promotes hair growth in mice.
29 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” Isoproterenol helps hair follicle stem cells turn into beating heart muscle cells.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
August 1998 in “Parasitology International” 16 citations
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” 14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Bioluminescence imaging can track hair follicle cells and help study hair regrowth.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” DHEA boosts bone cell growth and differentiation in elderly stem cells.