Transcutaneous Application of Ultrasound Enhances the Effects of Finasteride in Murine Model of Androgenic Alopecia

    November 2021 in “ Ultrasonography ”
    Jae-Ho Kim, Hyun-Chul Kim, Kavin Kowsari … Seung-Schik Yoo
    Studysummary This study found that applying low-intensity ultrasound enhanced hair growth on the treated area of mice with androgenic alopecia, potentially by affecting the action of finasteride.
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