Hematological and hepatic effects of vascular epidermal growth factor (VEGF) used to stimulate hair growth in an animal model
October 2013
in “BMC dermatology”
TLDR VEGF gel increases hair growth but may have potential toxicity.
The study evaluated the effects of a topical gel enriched with VEGF liposomes on hair growth and its toxicological aspects in Mesocricetus auratus. Three groups were treated with either a control gel, 1% VEGF gel, or 3% VEGF gel. After 15 days, hair density and diameter analyses showed that VEGF significantly increased hair growth and thickness compared to the control. However, biochemical and hematological analyses indicated that VEGF was not completely inert, suggesting potential toxicity. Further studies were recommended to confirm these findings.
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