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    2015

    Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a randomized comparative trial

    Panahi Y, Taghizadeh M, Marzony ET, Sahebkar A

    Published in Skinmed

    Key Findings

    Both rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% significantly increased hair count at 6 months with no significant difference between groups; scalp itching was more frequent with minoxidil.

    Conclusions

    Rosemary oil produced hair-count gains comparable to low-dose minoxidil over 6 months.

    Limitations

    No placebo arm, single centre, unblinded application, modest photographic outcome methodology.

    Outcomes Measured

    Hair Follicle Stimulation
    Primary

    The present study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of rosemary oil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and compare its effects with minoxidil 2%.

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:100
    Duration:26 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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