May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel with Poria cocos vesicles helps regrow hair in hair loss by activating specific cell signals.
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycodon grandiflorum extract may help prevent hair loss.
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December 2015 in “BMC plant biology” Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
June 2023 in “Food frontiers” Ginsenoside CK, found in Panax ginseng, can prevent hair loss by controlling certain growth pathways and promoting hair follicle development.
August 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract can slow hair growth.
December 2021 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” The traditional herbal formulas Yongdamsagan-Tang and Paljung-san, along with the drug finasteride, can reduce inflammation and may work together without affecting each other's effectiveness against benign prostatic hyperplasia.
August 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” The hydrogel dressing improves wound healing, offers long-lasting antibacterial effects, and enhances patient comfort.
Polygonum multiflorum may help treat hair loss but can be toxic to the liver.
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Dendropanax morbifera leaf extract could be good for hair growth and cosmetic products because of its antioxidant properties and growth factor effects.
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Procyanidin compounds from grape seeds were found to significantly increase mouse hair growth.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” KGS1 tablets improved skin and hair health.
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Polygonum multiflorum may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and stress, and boosting melanin.
May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials” The new delivery system improves Alzheimer's symptoms by releasing Huperzine A slowly and effectively.
December 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation, providing oxygen, and preventing infection.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
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August 1985 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” Polysorbate 60 does not help with male pattern baldness.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its component damulin B could help hair grow by activating certain cell pathways.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” The developed aloe vera gel with green tea and fenugreek extracts may effectively treat hair loss.
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October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Ginseng was more effective than finasteride in treating enlarged prostate in rats.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The Ganoderma mushroom has many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” Low doses of Asiasari radix extract boost stem cell growth without changing their shape.
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January 2005 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The peptide GPIGS helps hair cells grow and speeds up hair regrowth in mice.
September 2025 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Grateloupia elata extract may be effective for anti-aging skincare.
26 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” Brown seaweed oligosaccharides have health benefits and potential uses in food and medicine.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
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March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
Gushen Shengfa pills and Wuling capsules are more effective for hair growth and sleep quality than the control treatment.