Topical Adenosine Increases the Proportion of Thick Hair in Caucasian Men With Androgenetic Alopecia

    October 2015 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Tokuro Iwabuchi, Ritsuro Ideta, Ritsuko Ehama … Jiro Kishimoto
    Studysummary This study found that adenosine significantly increased the proportion of thick hair in Caucasian men with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
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