Minoxidil and Rosemary Essential Oil: Proposal for a Topical Solution for Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2026 in “ Revista Ensaios Pioneiros ”
    Bruna Licursi Lambertti Perobelli, Cássia Regiane de Lima, Bárbara Milani Fróes, Iara Lúcia Tescarollo
    Studysummary This study developed and evaluated topical formulations containing 5% minoxidil and 1% rosemary essential oil for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding them physically and chemically suitable, but noted that further stability tests and clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.
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