18.03.25 | Ceuticoz Research Team
Hair growth isn’t random it follows a biological cycle: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), telogen (rest), and exogen (shedding). For fuller, denser hair, dermatology research today focuses on one key objective: extending the anagen phase.
At the root of each follicle lies the dermal papilla, a cluster of specialized cells that communicate with surrounding stem cells. These stem cells act as a reservoir, capable of regenerating new hair shafts when properly activated. However, stress, aging, hormonal changes, and oxidative damage can shorten anagen, pushing follicles into premature rest and shedding.
This is where modern cosmeceutical science comes in. Bioactive peptides are short chains of amino acids that have shown the ability to signal follicle stem cells, improve microcirculation, and strengthen the extracellular matrix around the follicle. By mimicking natural growth factors, peptides encourage follicles to stay longer in the growth phase.
Meanwhile, research into stem cell–derived extracts and plant peptides highlights their role in reducing inflammation, protecting dermal papilla vitality, and reactivating dormant follicles. Together, these innovations target hair at its biological root, not just cosmetically.
The future of regrowth isn’t about quick fixes it’s about cellular-level therapies that help hair stay in anagen longer, ensuring healthier, denser, and more stronger strands.
