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The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.

Author: BergerR S, FuJ L, LammersK M, SchnellB M, SmilesK A, TurnerC B, WerchowskiK M

Clinical TrialA clinical trial is a planned study conducted on humans to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and treatment methods. It aims to explore the possibilities of new treatments and improve the health of patients.
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Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

Daily use of a 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo over a 26-week treatment period resulted in a modest and sustained improvement in hair growth.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Recent studies of antidandruff shampoos or tonics containing antifungal or antibacterial agents produced effects suggestive of a potential hair growth benefit. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this 6-month, 200-patient, randomized, investigator-blinded, parallel-group clinical study was to as...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05435.x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Evaluating the Hair Growth Benefits of Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo

This study investigates the potential hair growth benefits of a 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo compared to 5% minoxidil topical solution, placebo shampoo, and a combination of pyrithione zinc shampoo and minoxidil. The researchers conducted a 6-month randomized controlled trial involving 200 men with hair loss to assess the efficacy of these treatments.

Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo Shows Modest Hair Growth Benefits

The study found that 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo, 5% minoxidil topical solution, and the combination treatment group showed significant net increases in total visible hair counts compared to the placebo group. While the increase in hair count for pyrithione zinc shampoo was less than half that for minoxidil, it was sustained throughout the 26-week treatment period.

Potential for Non-Minoxidil Hair Growth Treatments

This research highlights the potential of pyrithione zinc shampoo, a commonly used anti-dandruff shampoo, to provide modest hair growth benefits. The findings suggest that this readily available product may offer an alternative or complementary approach to minoxidil for managing hair loss.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study explores the potential of a 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo for hair growth. The researchers found that this anti-dandruff shampoo, when used daily, demonstrated modest hair growth benefits, offering an alternative or complementary approach to minoxidil for managing hair loss.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2003-10-10
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12932243

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05435.x

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