Preliminary Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Hair Follicle Characteristics in Healthy Subjects

    February 2026 in “ Bioengineering ”
    Hee Young Lee, J. W. Lee, Seung Chan Kim, Yoonsuk Lee
    Studysummary This preliminary study suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve scalp health and follicle activation in healthy adults, with subjective assessments showing significant improvements despite mixed objective findings.
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