Previous studies have reported that Ecklonia cava (E. cava), one of the marine brown algae species, have protective effects on skin elasticity by regulating both anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory responses. In this study, we evaluated whether E. cava and its metabolites affect on hair growth. Effect of E. cava extract on hair growth was investigated using cellular and animal model systems. Treatment with E. cava extract and its metabolites were significantly increased the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells (DPC) and outer root sheath (ORS). It also promoted elongation of hair shaft in cultured human hair follicles. Moreover, E. cava extract stimulated anagen induction from telogen phase on C57BL/6 mice. These results suggested that E. cava has the potential activity to promote the hair growth by stimulating the DPC and ORS.

Promotion effect of <i>Ecklonia cava</i> extract on hair growth

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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Promotion effect of Ecklonia cava extract on hair growth