Promotive Effect of Topical Ketoconazole, Minoxidil, and Minoxidil with Tretinoin on Hair Growth in Male Mice

    March 2014 in “ ISRN Pharmacology (Print) ”
    Muhsin A. Al-Dhalimi, Najah R. Hadi, Fadaa A. Ghafil
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that Ketoconazole, Minoxidil, and Minoxidil with Tretinoin all significantly stimulated hair growth in mice, with Minoxidil alone showing the most effectiveness.
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