Investigation on the Effect of 7% Chamomile Extract on Cutaneous Side Effects of Minoxidil in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    November 2019 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”
    Mina Mirnezami, Bahman Sadeghi, Sajid Ghadbighi, Farid Sahabi, Mojtaba Ahmadloo
    TLDR Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
    This study investigated the effects of adding 7% chamomile extract to 5% minoxidil solution in treating Male Androgenetic Alopecia (MAA) and its associated cutaneous side effects. Conducted as a double-blind randomized clinical trial, 51 males received the combination treatment, while 49 controls used minoxidil alone. Over 6 months, both groups experienced reduced itching and scaling, but the chamomile group also saw a decrease in erythema, unlike the control group where erythema increased. The combination treatment resulted in lower overall side effects, suggesting that chamomile extract could enhance patient compliance and improve treatment outcomes for MAA.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Amazing progress after 4 months but way too expensive

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using a costly treatment involving a tincture and micro needling. They are seeking cheaper alternatives, with suggestions including finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil as effective options.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution to complement it, excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

      community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

      in Update  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

    Related Research

    5 / 5 results