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Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
- What does dexpanthenol do for hair and scalp health? Dexpanthenol (provitamin B5) is used in hair and scalp products as a moisturiser. No controlled trial has shown that it treats hair loss on its own.
- Does dexpanthenol promote hair growth? Reviews describe dexpanthenol mainly as a moisturiser for skin. No controlled trial has shown that it promotes hair growth.
- Should dexpanthenol be rinsed out or left in? No study has compared leave-in and rinse-off dexpanthenol. Leave-in products give longer contact; rinse-off may suit fine or oily hair.
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