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The Efficacy of Ostrich Antibodies to Dihydrotestosterone and 5<i>α</i>-Reductase in the Restoration of Hair Growth
Department of Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, Kyoto Prefecture University, Kyoto, Japan
Microfollicular Hair Transplantation, Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA
Clinical Studies, Ostrich Pharma USA, West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Clinical Studies, Ostrich Pharma USA, West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- 1 Department of Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, Kyoto Prefecture University, Kyoto, Japan
- 2 Microfollicular Hair Transplantation, Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA
- 3 Clinical Studies, Ostrich Pharma USA, West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- 4 Clinical Studies, Ostrich Pharma USA, West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
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Abstract
The hormone dihydro testosterone (DHT) and the catalyst 5 α -reductase are key contributors to hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Also, dermal bacteria and their toxins have been implicated in hair loss. A preliminary study by the authors with six male volunteer subjects showed that ostrich antibodies against above causative substances were quite effective in promoting hair regrowth. The present study included 13 men and 4 women, with ages ranging from 39 to 78. Pre- and post-treatment hair counts were also incorporated into the study procedure. In all instances but one, the subjects had a hair-growth effect about 3 months after the antibody was applied to the scalp, and the study participants with hair growth were pleased with the results and with the ease of use of the antibody solution.
KeywordsAlopeciaAGAOstrichAntibody
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