Efficacy and Safety of a Topical Botanical in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study

    November 2017 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Alexander C. Katoulis, Aikaterini I. Liakou, A. Alevizou … Dimitrios Rigopoulos
    Studysummary This study found that a new topical botanical lotion significantly increased hair density and improved quality of life in women with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
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