Safety and Efficacy of Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract for Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia: A 16-Week Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    January 2015 in “ Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin ”
    Jae-Suk Choi, Jae Yong Park, Woi-Sook Moon … Miryung Kim
    Studysummary This study found that a 16-week dermal application of rice bran extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male androgenic alopecia patients without causing adverse reactions.
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