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Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

This 2021 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of a topical regimen containing antioxidants and barrier-enhancing agents (piroctone olamine, zinc pyrithione, zinc carbonate, niacinamide, panthenol, and caffeine) on scalp health and hair shedding. Conducted over 24 weeks with 352 participants aged 25–65 experiencing self-perceived hair thinning, the study

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 1% topical minoxidil solution in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese women

This 2007 randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the European Journal of Dermatology (PMID: 17324826) assessed the safety and efficacy of 1% topical minoxidil in 280 Japanese women with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks. The minoxidil group showed a significant increase in non-vellus hair count (mean increase of 8.15 hairs/cm² vs.

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss

This 2004 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (PMID: 15034503) evaluated the efficacy and safety of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil in 381 women aged 18–49 with female pattern hair loss (FPHL) over 48 weeks. Both concentrations led to significant increases in non-vellus

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Efficacy of intramuscular injections of biotin and dexpanthenol in the treatment of diffuse hair loss: A randomized, double-blind controlled study comparing two brands

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of biotin and dexpanthenol injections in treating diffuse hair loss. Over six weeks, both treatments showed significant improvement in hair density and reduced hair fall (p

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Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 1% topical minoxidil solution in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese women

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss

Efficacy of intramuscular injections of biotin and dexpanthenol in the treatment of diffuse hair loss: A randomized, double-blind controlled study comparing two brands