A Pilot Study of the Efficacy in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using 5% Minoxidil Solution Combined with Oral Chelated Zinc Supplement

    January 2014 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”
    Rattapon Thuangtong, Saroj Suvanasuthi, Nicha Keoprasom … Pitchaya Maneeprasopchoke
    Studysummary This study found that combining oral chelated Zinc with 5% minoxidil solution improved hair density and hair shaft diameter in women with female pattern hair loss, without reported side effects.
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