Solid Lipid Nanoparticle-Loaded Acanthus Ebracteatus Vahl Extract for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment: A Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Four-Arm Parallel-Group Clinical Study

    January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Vanuchawan Wisuitiprot, Panlop Chakkavittumrong, Kornkanok Ingkaninan … Neti Waranuch
    Studysummary This study found that a hair serum containing Acanthus ebracteatus extract improved hair regrowth in men with androgenic alopecia, increasing hair count and density of anagen hairs over a 6-month period, with combination treatments showing early effectiveness.
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