Topical Botanical Extract for Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

April 2013 in “ Cancer Research ”

Jiawei Liu, Lei Zhang, Saad Harti

androgenetic alopecia botanical extract chemotherapy-induced alopecia anagen/telogen ratio Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic topical management AGA CIA A/T ratio

Studysummary This study found that a botanical extract increased Bcl-2 levels and improved the anagen-to-telogen hair ratio in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

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