Plant-derived serum prompts rapid hair regrowth in early trial

A Taipei-based randomized, double-blind trial tested a plant-based scalp serum (Centella asiatica–derived vesicles plus caffeine, panthenol, FGF-7, IGF-1) in 60 adults over eight weeks, finding about a 25% increase in hair density and thicker strands versus placebo. While promising, results are from a short study without direct comparison to minoxidil/finasteride, and longer, independent replication is needed to confirm durability and safety.