Topical Valproic Acid Increases Hair Count in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Comparative, Clinical Feasibility Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis

    February 2014 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Seong Jin Jo, Hyoseung Shin, Youngsoo Park … Oh Sang Kwon
    Studysummary This study found that topical valproic acid significantly increased hair count in male patients with moderate androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo over 24 weeks.
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