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Ginseng

Also known as: Panax ginseng, Korean red ginseng, ginsenosides

Limited EvidenceExtractAndrogenic AlopeciaAlopecia Areata

Traditional herb with ginsenosides that stimulate dermal papilla cells in vitro.

Regrowth Potential20%
Long-Term Viability50%

Mechanism of Action

Ginsenosides (active compounds in ginseng) stimulate dermal papilla cell proliferation and inhibit apoptosis via Wnt/β-catenin signaling. They also increase VEGF expression, potentially improving follicular blood supply, and have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties relevant to alopecia areata.

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