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: Ganniga Pumthong, Pravit Asawanonda, Supenya Varothai, Vorapicha Jariyasethavong, Daranporn Triwongwaranat, Puan Suthipinittharm, Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Pimporn Leelapornpisit, Neti Waranuch
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84866295887&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/51843
• 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...