The Use of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Anna Zygmunt, Anna Mandecka, Łukasz Mikołaj Karoń … Beata Bergler-Czop
    Studysummary In this review, BTXA treatment was reported to effectively increase hair density and improve follicle health in androgenetic alopecia patients by enhancing scalp blood flow and reducing inflammation, without significant adverse effects.
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