Topical Melatonin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2012 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Tobias Fischer, Ralph M. Trüeb, Gabriella Hänggi … Peter Elsner
    Studysummary This study found that topical melatonin solution was associated with positive effects on hair density and reduction in hair loss for androgenetic alopecia, with good tolerability reported in several clinical trials.
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