Efficacy of a Complex of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine Peptide on Hair Growth

• Published in: Annals of dermatology Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 438 - 443
• Main Authors: Lee, Weon Ju, Sim, Hyun Bo, Jang, Yong Hyun, Lee, Seok-Jong, Kim, Do Won, Yim, Soon-Ho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Dermatological Association; The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology 01.08.2016; 대한피부과학회
• Subjects: Original; 피부과학; Glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide; Pattern hair loss; 5-aminolevulinic acid

Pattern hair loss is a very common problem. Although effective therapeutics for the treatment of pattern hair loss have been used, novel therapeutic modalities are still required to enhance hair growth. We investigated the efficacy and safety of a complex (ALAVAX) of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) an...