research Collagenase IV plays an important role in regulating hair cycle by inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β expression 27 citations , September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Collagenase IV is crucial for hair growth by affecting key growth factors.
research Effect of oleuropein on mRNA and protein expression of growth factors in C57BL/6N mouse skin tissue. December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Oleuropein increases IGF-1 levels in mouse skin.
research Cyclosporin inhibits the apoptosis and effects the mRNA expressions of selected growth factors in cultured mouse hair follicles January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cyclosporin promotes hair growth by boosting cell growth and reducing cell death.
research Expression of Growth Factor mRNA in Hair Follicles Cultured with Some Chinese Herbs January 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Ligustrum lucidum may boost hair growth by maintaining key growth factors.
research Minoxidil upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human hair dermal papilla cells 192 citations , March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big! in Research/Science 444 upvotes 5 years ago Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss