An Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Topical Zinc-Thymulin to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2017 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”
    E.R. Vickers
    Studysummary This study found that using a topical zinc-thymulin spray on the scalp for more than 6 months was safe and significantly improved hair growth in adults with male pattern baldness, with notable increases in certain hair types and no reported adverse effects.
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