Favorable Effect of Herbal Extract on Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report

September 2023 in “ Medicine ”

Yingjun Qian, Lijian Zhu, Lan Wu, Jiangzhi Chen, Bin Ding, Yuanyuan Li, Yi Cao

androgenic alopecia Zimmer aqueous spray herbal extract hair density hair diameter vellus hair scalp condition minoxidil microneedling AGA ZAS Rogaine

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Studysummary In this case report, a 41-year-old man with moderate androgenic alopecia showed an increase in hair density and improvements in hair characteristics after using Zimmer aqueous spray containing Zimmer herbal extract powder for 3 months, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment for hair loss.

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