Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Herbal Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Comparison with 5% Minoxidil: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Study

    October 2020 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Farid Masoud, Hamideh Azimi Alamdari, Solmaz Asnaashari, Javad Shokri, Yousef Javadzadeh
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    TLDR Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
    In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial from November 2020 involving 24 participants, a novel herbal solution for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) was compared to 5% minoxidil. After 36 weeks, the herbal solution group showed significant improvements in hair diameter and hair density compared to the 5% minoxidil group. The study suggests that the herbal solution may be a safe and effective alternative to 5% minoxidil for treating AGA.
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