This study found that local therapy with trichoriboside and trichosaccharide significantly increased cAMP levels in hair follicles of men with androgenic alopecia, with trichoriboside showing greater activity.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that formulations containing saccharide isomerate significantly improved scalp flaking, sebum secretion, and transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in an adult Chinese population with dandruff.
February 2021 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study suggests that glycosaminoglycans, like hyaluronic acid obtained biotechnologically, are safe for topical cosmetic use, enhancing skin and hair conditions by supporting cell renewal, stimulating hair growth, and aiding in the treatment of scalp issues such as seborrhea and androgenetic alopecia.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”