Curcuma aeruginosa, a novel botanically derived 5a-reductase inhibitor in the treatment of male-pattern baldness: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

• Main Authors: Pumthong G., Asawanonda P., Varothai S., Jariyasethavong V., Triwongwaranat D., Suthipinittharm P., Ingkaninan K., Leelapornpisit P., Waranuch N.
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84866295887&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/42764
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Several botanically derived agents are available for the treatment of male-pattern baldness. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 5% hexane extract of Curcuma aeruginosa, a botanically derived inhibitor of 5a-reductase and 5% minoxidil in the treatment of andr...