5 citations
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September 2018 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Thiosulfate may help hair grow faster in mice and works well with a common hair growth treatment.
26 citations
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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.
12 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
February 2026 in “The European Physical Journal E” Root hair growth mechanics depend on turgor pressure and cell wall properties.
October 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Root hair growth slows under force, confirming a model of cell wall mechanics.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy increased hair growth compared to no treatment.
49 citations
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April 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” Rosemary leaf extract may be an effective natural treatment for hair growth and male pattern baldness.
190 citations
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October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
29 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Arachidonic acid helps hair grow by increasing growth factors and improving follicle health.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
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.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more testing for effectiveness and safety.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
December 2025 in “Applied and Computational Engineering” Hair dyes can be harmful, but risks vary by person and can be reduced.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
14 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
November 2025 in “Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences” The essential oils nanoemulsion promotes hair growth better than 2% minoxidil in mice.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bee venom helps hair grow and may work better than some common treatments.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
29 citations
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January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
8 citations
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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.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Rampai leaves extract can significantly stimulate hair growth.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.