Hair Loss Treatment Shows Anti-Inflammatory Activity In Vitro

January 2012 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”

G Marcovici

TLDR New natural hair loss treatments seem safer but need more research.

A study from 2012 highlighted that while traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride were effective, they carried potential side effects. In contrast, newer treatments using natural compounds and phytochemicals showed promising safety profiles but lacked substantial peer-reviewed support.

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