Novel Shampoo Reduces Hair Shedding by Contracting the Arrector Pili Muscle via the Trace Amine-Associated Receptor

    Maja Kovacevic, John McCoy, Andy Goren … Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This study found that a shampoo with a selective TAAR agonist reduced hair shedding during brushing by 31% in women and contracted the arrector pili muscle.
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