Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Mineral-Rich Spring Water in SKH-1 Hairless Mice

    October 2017
    Rahima Begum, Jesmin Ara, Faruk Ahmed, Johny Bajgai, Ailyn Fadriquela, Kyu-Jae Lee
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    TLDR Mineral-rich spring water may promote hair growth better than Minoxidil in mice.
    The study conducted 6 years ago investigated the hair growth promoting effects of mineral-rich spring water in SKH-1 hairless mice. The mice were divided into a normal control group, a positive control group treated with 3% Minoxidil, and groups treated with different concentrations of mineral water (2.5%, 5%, and 10%). After 21 days, mice treated with 2.5% mineral water showed preferable effects on the number of hair, length, and thickness compared to the other groups. Interestingly, Minoxidil, which does not contain minerals, showed less activity in promoting hair growth. The results suggested that the optimal concentration of mineral-rich spring water might have a significant hair growth promoting effect, indicating a potential novel strategy for managing hair loss. However, further studies were recommended to confirm these effects.
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