Topical Adenosine Increases Thick Hair Ratio in Japanese Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2015 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Y. Watanabe, Toshio Nagashima, Nobutomo Hanzawa … Michio Tajima
    Studysummary This study found that topical adenosine significantly increased the ratio of thick hairs and contributed to global improvement in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to niacinamide, with no observed adverse events.
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