A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of an Exosome-Containing Plant Extract Formulation for Treating Male Alopecia

    March 2025 in “ Life ”
    Farahnaz Amini, Jun Liang Teh, Chung Keat Tan, Eugenie Sin Sing Tan, Edmond Siah Chye Ng
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    Studysummary This study found that an exosome formulation with plant extracts significantly increased hair regrowth in men with male pattern alopecia compared to a placebo, without notable adverse effects. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of an exosome-containing plant extract formulation (ECPE) for treating male alopecia in 20 participants. The study found that the ECPE group experienced a significant increase in hair growth compared to the placebo group, with a large effect size and no severe adverse effects, although mild scalp irritation was noted in two participants. Participants in the ECPE group also reported higher self-perceived satisfaction. The study suggests that ECPE is a promising treatment for male alopecia, but further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is needed to confirm these findings and assess long-term efficacy and safety.
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