Botanical Extracts in Combination Improve Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Mutations

March 2022 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”

Baoquan Qu, Shengnan Meng, Chaowei Yang, Shuying Lv, Wenjun Lin, Dingquan Yang

botanical extracts autosomal recessive woolly hair hypotrichosis LIPH mutations hair growth prenatal diagnosis hair loss woolly hair

TLDR Botanical extracts can help treat hair loss in people with certain genetic conditions.

A study involving a 6-year-old female with autosomal recessive woolly hair (ARWH) caused by LIPH mutations demonstrated that a combined treatment of botanical extracts significantly improved hair growth. After 6 months, the patient's hair grew remarkably, and after 4 years, her hair remained dense. The study suggests that botanical extracts may offer a sustainable therapeutic effect for ARWH, although the specific mechanisms need further validation. The authors recommend considering regenerative strategies and prenatal diagnosis due to the significant impact of hair loss.

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