Hair Growth Efficacy and Safety Assessment of an Ayurvedic Leave-On Treatment: A Clinical Trial

    October 2025 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”
    M. Madhavi, R.R. Shukla, Susmita Gudulkar … Supriya Punyani
    Studysummary This clinical study found that a three-month Ayurvedic leave-on treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair fall in healthy Indian adults experiencing hair loss, with efficacy supported by increased VEGF expression in dermal papilla cells, promoting follicular angiogenesis.
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