Intradermal Injections of a Hair Growth Factor Formulation for Enhancement of Human Hair Regrowth: Safety and Efficacy Evaluation in a First-in-Man Pilot Clinical Study

    Rinky Kapoor, Debraj Shome
    Studysummary In this study, researchers administered eight sessions of intradermal injections containing growth factors into the scalp of 1000 patients, reporting a significant reduction in hair fall in 83% of participants and increased total hair count and shaft diameter, with promising tolerance and safety.
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