Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Resina Pini and Its Main Constituent, Abietic Acid, in Mouse Model of Alopecia

    September 2016 in “ Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea ”
    Gunhyuk Park, Yong‐ung Kim
    Studysummary This study found that Resina Pini and its main component, abietic acid, significantly promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity.
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