Pilot Study of a Novel Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia Using Enriched Cell Culture Medium: Clinical Trials
January 2003
in “
Dermatology Online Journal
”
TLDR A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
A pilot study conducted 20 years ago tested a novel treatment for androgenetic alopecia using a cell culture medium supplemented with insulin, thyroxin, and growth hormone. The study involved 48 participants with androgenetic alopecia Type II, III, or IV. The results showed that most participants experienced a cessation of hair loss within 2-8 weeks, and there was a time-dependent increase in hair count of up to 50% after 4 months of treatment. The treatment group also reported higher satisfaction with the treatment compared to the control group. Overall, the novel treatment was found to be effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men, with no reported side effects. However, it is important to note that this study had a small sample size and further research is needed to confirm these findings.
