Real-World Efficacy and Safety of Cuticapil Stem Hair Serum as an Add-On to Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Observational Study

    May 2025 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Rachita Dhurat, Girish R. Kulkarni, Anil Ganjoo … Pankhuri Agarwal
    Studysummary This study observed that the addition of Cuticapil Stem Hair Serum to standard care significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to standard care alone without any reported adverse events.
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