Dexpanthenol may be a novel treatment for male androgenetic alopecia: Analysis of nine cases

Kutlu Ö.

Dermatologic Therapy, vol.33, no.3, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/dth.13381
  • Journal Name: Dermatologic Therapy
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: androgenetic alopecia, dexpanthenol, hair loss
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Androgenetic alopecia also known as pattern alopecia, is a disorder characterized by the gradual onset of the conversion of terminal hairs into vellus hairs. Dexpanthenol has an anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effect and a cellular repair capability. We present nine male cases who had marked improvement after receiving only systemic dexpanthenol treatment for androgenetic alopecia.