Roxithromycin Antagonizes Catagen Induction in Murine and Human Hair Follicles: Implication of Topical Roxithromycin as Hair Restoration Reagent

    September 2008 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Toshimitsu Ito, Hidekazu Fukamizu, Natsuho Ito … Hideo Hashizume
    Studysummary In this study, topical 5% roxithromycin was effective in restoring hair growth in about half of individuals with androgenetic alopecia without causing adverse effects.
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