Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia with Topical Products Containing Serenoa Repens Extract

    May 2015 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Vesarat Wessagowit, Chinmanat Tangjaturonrusamee, Tanawatt Kootiratrakarn … Pitchayasak Pichai
    Studysummary This study found that topical application of Serenoa repens extract increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it could be an alternative for those unable to use standard medications.
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