December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair growth-promoting nutraceuticals do not block the cancer-fighting effects of tamoxifen and may enhance its action.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth supplements do not reduce the effectiveness of the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen.
September 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A growth factor cocktail with FGF9 and microneedling effectively increases hair density and diameter in hair loss patients.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair grow by activating pathways important for hair growth.
Different hair growth phases affect how follicles respond to X-rays, and hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a key role in baldness; transplanted hair can grow on bald scalp areas.
September 1984 in “Journal of Biological Education” Human hair growth involves active, resting, and intermediate phases, and examining plucked hairs can teach students about hair biology and diseases.
January 2009 in “International Journal of Pathology and Clinical Medicine” VEGF is important for hair growth and cycle control.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
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December 1992 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Rat hair follicles grow longer in vitro, but certain factors can inhibit this growth.
April 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal growth factor (EGF) boosts hair follicle growth and speeds up hair cycle transition.
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November 1995 in “The EMBO Journal” Blocking EGFR in mice causes hair loss and skin changes.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
January 2013 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Epidermal growth factor helps hair regrow after chemotherapy.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
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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.
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow.
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December 2013 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Ginsenoside Rg3 may help hair growth by increasing a growth-related protein in hair cells.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Botryococcus terribilis and its compounds may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Thymic peptides can either promote or inhibit human hair growth.
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April 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Lactoferrin helps mice grow hair by increasing cell growth and hair follicle development.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People respond differently to hair loss treatment with PRP because of individual differences in growth factors from platelets.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” A 10% MSC secretome hair tonic best promotes hair growth in alopecia.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
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April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
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January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Baicalin may help hair growth by increasing VEGF secretion.
January 2024 in “Archives of Biological Sciences (Beograd)” AP collagen peptides may help hair grow better and become stronger.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyunsaturated fatty acids, like arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
July 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” SVF-enhanced fat injections may effectively treat baldness by promoting hair growth.