Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology

CERNUT-Research Centre on Nutraceuticals and Health Products, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria, 95125 Catania, Italy

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  Efficacy of Oryza Sativa L. (Black Rice) and Opuntia Ficus Indica L. Blend in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double−Blind, Placebo−Controlled Clinical Trial
  Author(s): Enza Cestone, Eleonora Spartà, Vincenzo Nobile*, Vincenzo Zaccaria*, Francesco Pappalardo, Violetta Insolia, Giuseppe Antonio Malfa, Daniela Buonocore and Maurizia Dossena
  
  Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) is a progressive hair loss type affecting up to 80% of men and 50% of women. The putative mechanisms in the pathogenesis of AGA include microinflammation, premature cell senescence, oxidative stress, follicle vascular changes and altered sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out on 86 male subjects with AGA from II to III vertex (Hamilton-Norwood). Product efficacy was measured after 3, 6 months of product intake and 1-month post-supplementation. The hair cycle parameters measurement by phototricogram were integrated by the global photography assessment and the self-assessment questionnaire. The results showed an increase of the total hair density and the % of hair in anagen phase with a simultaneous decrease in the % of hair in telogen phase; as consequence the a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2471-9323.2023.9.207

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