August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Green tea extract increases lipid production in human sebaceous gland cells.
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract helps hair growth by promoting cell survival and activating specific pathways.
Most patients with hair loss used alternative treatments, especially topical applications and health food supplements, based on recommendations from others.
Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, and cypress are effective and safe for scalp care.
May 2011 in “Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)” The nicotinamide supplement did not reduce symptoms in horses with insect bite hypersensitivity.
December 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can improve hair growth and quality.
September 2010 in “대한화장품학회지(J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea)” The study developed a reliable method to measure active ingredients in hair nourisher products using HPLC.
August 2010 in “한국한의학연구원 논문집” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan, an herbal mix, was found to promote hair growth in mice.
Rosemary oil can boost hair growth by increasing certain enzyme activities and cytokine expression.
December 2009 in “생명과학회지” Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for organ function and may help with blood vessel formation.
CAG repeat numbers in the AR gene likely don't affect male pattern baldness in Korean men.
More men have androgenic alopecia than women, with stress linked to the condition in both genders.
Topical 5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss in Korean men.
December 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Sandalwood and rose absolute oils significantly promote hair growth.
Scalp med(R) effectively and safely improves hair count and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2007 in “한국미용학회지” Peppermint and rosemary oil mixture promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil and has antibacterial effects.
December 2007 in “대한피부과학회지” The treatment increased total hair count but wasn't significantly better than placebo.
October 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” People with androgenetic alopecia have an imbalance in their autonomic nervous system activity.
September 2007 in “한국미용학회지” Weekly treatments increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
PLX, a tomato extract mix, may help treat prostate issues like BPH.
April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Saengbal-eum promotes hair growth similarly to Minoxidil and could be used for alopecia treatment.
TGF-β1 and 2 in hair follicles may be linked to hair loss in AGA.
Finasteride may help treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
April 2006 in “Journal of Korean Pharmaceutical Sciences” Procare is bioequivalent to Proscar.
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement in some men.
A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
Combining α-blockers and Finasteride is useful for treating small prostate enlargement.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.