Exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields enhances hair follicle regrowth in C57BL/6 mice.

Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2019 · Benefit · Low evidence

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Experiments in C57BL/6 mice found that 50 Hz electromagnetic field exposure affected hair follicle regrowth and enhanced proliferation of K15 stem cells in the hair bulb and follicular outer root sheath.

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PublicationExperimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2019
Study typeanimal
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

In this study, our experiments confirmed that 50 Hz EMF affected hair follicle regrowth, and 50 Hz EMF enhanced K15 stem cells proliferation in the hair bulb and follicular outer root sheath of hair follicles. Those results indicated that 50 Hz EMF may be beneficial for functional healing of hair loss.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationC57BL/6 mice
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureELF · 0.05 MHz
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Experiments in C57BL/6 mice found that 50 Hz electromagnetic field exposure affected hair follicle regrowth and enhanced proliferation of K15 stem cells in the hair bulb and follicular outer root sheath.

Outcomes measured

  • Hair follicle regrowth
  • K15 stem cell proliferation in hair bulb and follicular outer root sheath

Limitations

  • No exposure intensity/field strength reported in the abstract
  • No exposure duration reported in the abstract
  • Sample size not reported in the abstract
  • Outcome quantification and statistical details not provided in the abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1177/1535370219834639
PubMed: 30823849

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