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    Scalp Application of the Antioxidant Piroctone Olamine Reduces Hair Shedding in an 8-Week Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study

    August 2021 in “ International journal of cosmetic science (Print) ”
    Michael Davis, Melissa Piliang, Wilma F. Bergfeld … James R. Schwartz
    Studysummary This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hair retention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.
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