Repigmentation of Gray Hair After Thyroid Hormone Treatment

    November 2007 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Pedro Redondo, M. Guzmán, M. Marquina … Alazne Aizpitarte Gorrochategui
    Studysummary This study suggests that topical T3 can induce hair follicles to enter the growth phase and may reverse graying in mice, with in vitro results supporting enhanced hair shaft growth.
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