Safety and Efficacy Analysis of Liposomal Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in a Fluid Gel Formulation for Hair-Loss Treatment in a Hamster Model

    R. F. Castro, Lígia Ajaime Azzalis, David Feder … Fernando Fonseca
    Studysummary This study concluded that a 3% IGF-1 liposomal gel improved hair thickness and growth in hamsters without inducing significant hepatotoxicity or myelotoxicity, suggesting its potential as a safe hair-loss treatment.
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