July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-(+)-Tartaric Acid may help increase certain hair growth genes without harming cells.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” NGF-modified hair follicle stem cells may help treat Alzheimer's by improving brain function and reducing harmful proteins.
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
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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.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
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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.
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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.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
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January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
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May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
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April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining and renewing hair follicle stem cells, which could help treat hair loss.
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May 2019 in “Life Sciences” Ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng helps mink hair grow by activating certain cell signals.
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
22 citations
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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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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
April 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” Women with hair loss had lower IGF-1 levels.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” A 10% MSC secretome hair tonic best promotes hair growth in alopecia.
12 citations
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
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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.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicotinamide applied to the scalp can slow down hair growth.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Pilose antler extracts help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.