Extraction and Formulation of Hydrolyzed Wool Keratin Solution for Hair Growth

    December 2022 in “ Deleted Journal ”
    Khadega .A. Abdalraouf *, Eltayeb S. Elamin, Lamia Gadien
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    TLDR Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
    The study investigated the effects of a keratin solution extracted from sheep wool on hair growth. The keratin was obtained through sulfitolysis and formulated into a 0.1% weight/volume solution. Applied topically to 4 telogenic mice, the solution significantly reduced the time for hair growth initiation and completion compared to a control group, with the treated mice's hair being hard, long, thick, and healthy. The solution was found to be a Newtonian fluid with good physical stability and a suitable pH for hair, and it did not cause skin irritation in albino rats. The study concluded that wool-derived keratin extract is a safe and effective topical agent for stimulating hair growth and could be a promising treatment for hair follicle disorders, though further research is needed for additional characterization.
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