Comprehensive HPLC and UPLC-MS/MS Analysis for the Multi-Component Detection of Hair Growth Compounds in Consumer Health Products

    February 2026 in “ Chromatographia ”
    Kyoung-Moon Han, You Kyung Kim, Chae Gyeong Park … So Jeong Kim
    Studysummary This study used advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques to develop a method for reliably detecting 17 hair growth compounds in consumer products, aiming to enhance regulatory compliance and ensure consumer safety against illicit compounds.
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