The purpose of this research is to test the effects of an herbal combination formulation on hair growth in women with self-perceived hair loss.The information from this study may help to better understand how certain herbal supplements can affect hair growth. This may lead to better understanding of the hair, hair loss and help develop naturally-based treatment regimens in the future.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
A proprietary blend of: Eclipta alba, Emblica officinalis, Centella asiatica and Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Scalp photography Microscopic evaluation of hair Trichometry using the HairCheck© device
The HairCheck Trichometer will be used to measure hair caliber and hair density together and expresses them as a single number called the Hair Mass Index (HMI) or "Hair Number." The hair mass index (HMI) is ratio of the cross-sectional area of an isolated bundle of hair and the pre-measured area of skin from which it was taken using the trichometer device. The Folliscope (LeadM Corp, Seoul, South Korea)a phototrichogram device.5 will be used to measure density and hair diameter (per/cm2).
Time frame: 24 weeks
Global Hair Growth and Global Hair Quality Assessment by investigator Hair Loss Subjective Questionnaire Symptom questionnaire
Time frame: 24-weeks
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