Influence of Prostaglandin F2α and Its Analogues on Hair Regrowth and Follicular Melanogenesis in a Murine Model

    April 2005 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Sho Sasaki, Yasukazu Hozumi, Shuko Kondo
    Studysummary This study found that PGF2alpha analogues and PGE2 stimulated hair follicle activity in mice, with PGF2alpha analogues also linked to potential side effects like poliosis when used as eye treatments.
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