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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
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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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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
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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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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
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.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract promotes hair growth in mice.
December 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” CTUMP's Herb shampoo promotes faster and denser hair growth.
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
August 2021 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Black tea extract at 5% concentration promotes the most hair growth.
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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October 2016 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” 3-Deoxysappanchalcone helps human hair cells grow and stimulates hair growth in mice by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
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.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most women found Mintop Shampoo effective for reducing hair fall and improving hair quality.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-(+)-Tartaric Acid may help increase certain hair growth genes without harming cells.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
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March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Natural Product Communications” A mix of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and alpha-terpineol helps mice grow hair by increasing growth factors and cell growth.
September 2025 in “Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences” Rice water may improve hair strength, shine, and growth, but more research is needed.
Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
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.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.